Insights from leaders on rewards strategies for a global workforce
Join Mercer’s Global Rewards Leader, Gord Frost, as he talks with rewards leaders worldwide about how AI is transforming employee engagement, the power of total rewards, and the impact of values-driven recognition in today’s global landscape.
Michelle Porteus, Global Rewards Leader, addresses the challenges of aligning total rewards with a global operating model, emphasising the need to understand local practices, engage employees through conversations and surveys, and foster a culture of trust to create a sustainable organisation.
Søren Dalsgård Nielsen, Vice President of Total Rewards at Novo Nordisk, discusses the importance of aligning rewards programmes with company goals and understanding the business to drive innovation and effectively contribute to organisational success.
In this interview, Alexander Legel, Global Practice Lead for Compensation at Roche, highlights the importance of solving business problems by adopting AI in Total Rewards, noting the need for robust data and a test-and-learn approach to improve HR efficiency.
Heather McColl, Vice President of Global Rewards at Chiesi, discusses the challenges and strategies involved in attracting and retaining top talent, spotlighting the importance of a holistic total rewards approach that prioritises sustainability, well-being, and fair pay.
Carsten Gebhardt, Head of Rewards Strategic Projects at EU Novartis, discusses his journey toward pay fairness and transparency, focusing on effective data management, and the essential role of continuous manager training in navigating evolving regulations.
Ilya Bonic, President of Career and Head of Strategy at Mercer, underscores the importance of a rewards strategy that includes blue-collar and frontline workers, emphasises active listening, and highlights the potential that generative AI has to enhance skills and productivity for a more inclusive approach to rewards and well-being.
Sean MacHale European Rewards Leader at Mercer, discusses the underutilisation of AI HR rewards, indicating the need for a strategic approach to technology adoption and the importance enhancing HR's technological skills to improve and outcomes.