Work doesn’t work like it used to.

For most of us, work has been designed around a centralized, often physical, structure. Employees commuted to office spaces, tackled a list of prescribed tasks, and aimed to climb the corporate ladder—with tenure and titles as the ultimate markers of success.

Today, work is fundamentally different. Remote work has become the norm. Employees are more likely to set their own tasks, and few have a desire to climb the corporate ladder, preferring to create their own “ladder” instead. As work evolves, so must the roles of Total Rewards and HR professionals. They now face the challenge—and opportunity—of adapting to this shifting landscape and develop new approaches to respond, react, and reset work in this new context. Employees expect more from their employers than ever before. This moment demands innovative approaches to elevate employee experiences and help organizations thrive.

Two key forces are set to reshape work for the foreseeable future: data and rewards. In a personalized, on-demand, 24/7 world of work that often operates far outside traditional structures, having the right data and rewards is critical.

Let’s explore the current world of work and uncover actionable strategies for Total Rewards and HR professionals to lead confidently into the future of work.