Name
Rewriting the Rules: Reinventing Compensation for a Multi-Generational Workforce
Track
Compensation
Session Format
TR Talk
Target Attendee Experience Level
Entry: Awareness with Limited Experience
Description

Today’s workforce spans five generations—each with distinct values, expectations, and needs when it comes to compensation. From financial security and purpose to flexibility and transparency, employee priorities have never been more diverse. Yet many legacy compensation systems were built for a different time—and aren’t equipped to keep up.

In this candid fireside chat, we’ll explore what it takes to reimagine compensation in a world defined by rapid change, evolving workforce demographics, and growing pressure on Total Rewards to deliver equitable, strategic solutions. We’ll unpack how to lead through generational differences, overcome resistance to change, and design pay programs that reflect the needs of today’s workforce—not yesterday’s.

Grounded in real-world insights and supported by data from sources like HiBob and Harvard Business Review, this session goes beyond trends to offer practical, forward-thinking strategies. Attendees will leave with a sharper lens on generational expectations and actionable ideas for transforming compensation in a sustainable, people-centered way.

Key Takeaways:

  • Understand the compensation preferences and priorities of today’s multi-generational workforce, supported by current research.
  • Explore strategies for evolving outdated compensation models to meet modern employee needs.
  • Gain tools for navigating organizational resistance and leading with influence to create lasting change.