As new skillsets rise in importance, roles like AI engineers, cybersecurity experts, and sustainability specialists are reshaping the talent market. Traditional benchmarking cycles often keep pace with steady shifts but struggle when demand surges which leaves total rewards leaders making difficult choices about pay placement, equity, and retention.

This session explores how organizations are navigating the unique challenges of compensating high demand roles with AI and Technology serving as today’s most visible example. Through practical examples and grounded guidance, attendees will gain a clearer view of how to stay competitive in fast moving markets while protecting internal fairness and long term sustainability.

Key Takeaways:

• A practical framework for evaluating and pricing fast changing roles using a blend of survey data and real time market signals
• Guiding principles that help leaders make premium pay decisions without compromising internal equity or employee trust
• Strategies for anticipating the next wave of scarce skills so compensation decisions feel intentional rather than reactive