With Scott’s presentation, Arriving at Work, we’ll explore why work suddenly “doesn’t work”—why the work landscape has changed, and how we got here. Through a short exploration of how and why work has changed, Cawood introduces the importance of putting people back at the center of work, which is in many ways the greatest human capital and total rewards challenge defining our time. The exchange between person and organization has never been what it is in this moment. While we’ve gone through generations that defined “work” a particular way, how we see and experience work now and into the future will change more quickly, more drastically than ever before. To be ready for it, and reward for impact, we must understand the contemporary exchange between employee and organization.

Join Matt Gochy, a thought leader in Total Rewards innovation, for an enlightening TEDTalk-style session at the Total Rewards Summit Series: Denver. Explore the pivotal role of Total Rewards in fostering pay equity and employee retention. Through real-world examples and insightful analysis, Matt will demonstrate how organizations can leverage pay equity to cultivate a culture of fairness, driving employee engagement and organizational success.

Key Takeaways

• Understanding Pay Equity: Gain a deeper understanding of the importance of pay equity in today's workplace and its impact on employee satisfaction and organizational performance.
• Total Rewards as a Catalyst: Discover how Total Rewards strategies can serve as a catalyst for promoting equity and diversity within organizations, leading to enhanced employee engagement and retention.

Why Attend

This session offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into the intersection of Total Rewards and pay equity, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to drive meaningful change within your organization. Don't miss out on this educational event to elevate your Total Rewards strategy and make a lasting impact on your organization's success.

Sponsored by: Trusaic

Are you passionate about pay equity, but run up against large adjustments that don't get approved when you do a pay parity audit? Join Jennifer Reyher, Head of Total Rewards at Calendly to discover comp practices you can put into place to help bring pay equity to your organization and prevent surprise pay parity audit outcomes.

In this session you will explore:

•  How to internalize the mantra, “Pay equity can be daunting with all of the state and local regulations, but it doesn't have to be hard.”
• How centralizing compensation decisions or equipping compensation decision makers (yes, including managers!) can help you get ahead of the pay equity curve.
• Specific practices Jennifer has put into place that have helped prevent major issues in pay equity.
   

Whether starting a family or reaching a health milestone – women have long needed to navigate specialized care in a silo, filling in care and knowledge gaps on their own. As we look to the future of fertility and women's health benefits, how can patient journeys become coordinated, digitally enabled and personalized – addressing conditions and health needs that are both unique to women and present in women differently? 

In this highly interactive Roundtable Discussion you will explore:

• What’s next to elevate the standard of care for women in the workforce and how employers are only set to benefit.
• How to realize the impact of inclusive and equitable benefits that address gaps in women’s health.
• How meeting women’s health needs reduces costs and enhanced recruitment and retention.

Roundtable discussions are intimate and highly participatory. Be prepared to share and build connections with your fellow attendees. 
 

One-size-fits-all Total Rewards strategies are no longer sufficient for a workforce with increasingly varied and ever-evolving expectations and wants. This interactive session delves into sophisticated methods for segmenting and creating flexible rewards that respond effectively to each group's unique characteristics. Leveraging behavioral science and insights from local Total Rewards leaders, we will explore how to construct and communicate an Employer Value Proposition (EVP) that strengthens appeal across generational lines while fostering a deeper sense of loyalty and engagement among stakeholders.

In this session you will explore:

• Workforce Segmentation and EVP Design: Gain useful skills for segmenting your employees into cohorts and crafting adaptable Total Rewards frameworks tailored to specific generational needs, ensuring your EVP resonates with all levels of the organization. 
• Preferences & Motivational Drivers: Understand the variance in preferences and deep-seated motivational drivers across generations, including intrinsic & extrinsic factors, and learn how to integrate these insights into your program to boost engagement.
•  Effective Communication and Imagery: Master dynamic storytelling with multimodal communication strategies and vivid mental imagery to promote your EVP internally & externally."

What is the potential of generative AI in transforming rewards programs, and how can organizations adopt a digital mindset to leverage this technology effectively? This session will delve into the benefits, challenges, and best practices for implementing generative AI in rewards, and explore how it can enhance employee engagement, personalization, and overall program effectiveness. You’ll leave the session with case studies and frameworks for making the transition to using GenAI in Total Rewards.

In this session you will explore:

•  The concept of generative AI and its application in rewards programs.
• The benefits and challenges of implementing generative AI in rewards.
•  How to adopt a digital mindset to leverage generative AI effectively.
•  Best practices for integrating generative AI into rewards programs.
   

Imagine joining a company with 38,000 employees and 1,600 jobs that has not had a compensation function in over 5 years. Have you ever built a plane while flying it? Learn how Global Medical Response were aligned under one job architecture and how the Compensation function was developed to support the business’ goals under Misti Molitoriss’ leadership and direction. Get ready to apply practical insights and strategies should you face similar challenges with your employer.

In this session you will explore: 
•    A step-by-step process to identify and prioritize compensation work aligned to business needs.
•    The multi-year approach used to build and implement the job architecture.
•    How to best utilize internal and external resources to progress the deliverables.
 

Walk through building a Compensation Function from the Ground Up!

Congratulations! You’ve just landed the role as the first Compensation Director ever at an organization. As you get started you will need to evaluate the current situation and stand-up the compensation function. What tools will you use? What recommendations will you make? Who will you need to help you build the function from scratch?

In this highly interactive simulation session we will give you the particulars of your new (did we say congrats!) organization and from there you will work with a group of 8-10 other participants to answer the questions above, make recommendations, and even deal with a few curveballs along the way.

This session is perfect for novice and experienced comp experts alike who want to think through putting today's best practices and technology in place along with learning from fellow participants.

Syndio's research shows that running more frequent pay equity analysis greatly reduces remediation costs.  With increasing and evolving pay transparency legislation shining a spotlight on pay, not correcting pay inequities poses significant risk to your employer brand, monetary risks and compliance risks.

What if we lived in a world where you didn't have to run pay equity analysis and make pay corrections?  Where your Total Rewards programs worked as you intended?  Join us as we talk about how companies are solving pay equity by using solutions to correct pay inequities and then change the way rewards and talent management decisions are made so inequities don't happen again!  We will share the latest challenges for employers - laws like Colorado's and the EU Pay Transparency Directive that include both pay equity and opportunity equity, the dynamism around DEI in this election year - the strategies companies are building, and share a company's journey toward Total Rewards for The Transparency Era.

Key Takeaways:

• Case studies of solutions for Total Rewards in The Transparency Era

Sponsored by: Syndio

We will explore the complex issue of pay equity, clarifying common misconceptions and presenting the facts emanating from a recent study in the US and the UK. Combining data, expert insights, and case studies, it challenges false narratives and highlights solutions for fostering workplace fairness, making it essential for policymakers, business leaders, and anyone interested in wage equality.

Key Takeaway:

• Learn how to better tackle pay gaps and ensure fairness in compensation

Sponsored by: beqom

Does your organization’s pay philosophy effectively translate to your managers, who make critical compensation decisions in each merit cycle? Today, balancing equity and fairness while maximizing employee retention in merit planning remains a top challenge and goes beyond simply understanding market rates. In the absence of effective compensation planning, how confident are you that compensation dollars are being optimized equitably to attract and retain the best talent?

Join us for this jam session where we will discuss and debate insights and best practices from compensation research that will allow you to implement data-driven strategies to empower your managers to make unbiased merit pay decisions aligned to your pay philosophy.
 
Session topics Include:

• The latest compensation planning trends and insights
• Our largest challenges in compensation management today, and how we might begin tackling them
• Any questions you bring to the session

Sponsored by: Visier

External factors in our environment such as the COVID-19 pandemic and high inflation have had a substantial impact on employee financial well-being. Employers that want to reduce financial stress and positively impact productivity and overall well-being can offer financial well-being programs to target specific needs of different employee demographics. 

In this highly interactive Roundtable Discussion you will explore:

• Insights and guidance on implementing financial well-being programs.
•  The concept of financial well-being equity and how to design programs for diverse employee populations.
• Specific examples of programs including topics such as financial coaching, student loan assistance, emergency savings, and early access to wages.

Roundtable discussions are intimate and highly participatory. Be prepared to share and build connections with your fellow attendees. 
 

The desire for alternative work structures is as strong as ever for employees. Learn what it takes to implement and manage a 4-day workweek, where employees work 32 hours but are paid for 40. Get a behind the scenes look at the City of Golden, Colorado’s pilot program including the pilot design, the current results, and their next steps. Could this unique approach to workforce management help you develop a culture of productivity and engage your workforce like never before?

In this session you will explore: 
•    The payroll, HR, and workforce considerations to implementing a condensed workweek. 
•    Possible benefits of implementing a 4-day workweek
•    Strategies for overcoming possible objections.  
 

Join Erika Sandoval, Global Senior Partner at UKG, and Jayna Smith, Pay Equity Expert at Trusaic, for a focused exploration into the critical role of pay equity in achieving workplace equity across culturally complex global organizations. With Erika's extensive experience in driving localized workplace strategies and Jayna's expertise in pay equity solutions, this session offers a deep dive into the intersection of pay equity and cultural diversity. Discover practical strategies and data-driven approaches that empower organizations to navigate cultural complexities while ensuring fairness and equity in compensation practices. Gain valuable insights into the integration of pay equity solutions with human capital management systems and learn how this integration can drive strategic business results while fostering inclusive workplaces. Don't miss this essential session for HR and total rewards leaders and professionals committed to championing and communicating fairness within their organizations.

Key Takeaways

• Understand the pivotal role of pay equity in fostering workplace equity across culturally diverse organizations.
•   Gain insights into practical strategies for navigating cultural complexities while ensuring fairness in compensation practices.
•  Learn about the integration of data driven pay equity technology with human capital management systems and its impact on driving strategic business results.
• Explore best practices for communicating pay equity initiatives internally and externally to drive positive change.

Why You Should Attend

• Gain actionable insights from industry experts on navigating cultural complexities and achieving workplace equity through pay equity.
• Learn best practices for integrating data driven, pay equity technology solutions with human capital management systems to drive strategic business outcomes.
• Stay ahead of the curve with cutting-edge strategies and data-driven approaches to managing global workforce challenges.
   

In the fast-paced world of the technology industry, attracting and retaining top talent requires forward-thinking compensation strategies that the entire Total Rewards community can learn from. This closing main stage session will address the latest trends in compensation and benefits and then offer creative solutions to help organizations stay ahead in this, and any other, competitive landscape. Whether your organization is a SaaS startup or not, you'll learn valuable insights from our panel of senior leaders on topics including:

•  Increased pay transparency requirements
•  How AI is affecting roles and processes
•  What truly provides retentive value - cash vs. stock
•  Workplace flexibility - remote vs. on-site
•  Optimizing total rewards for affordability and employee experience