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Join us at Total Rewards '26 in San Antonio, the premier event where innovative total rewards strategies come to life. 

Visit Mercer at booth #135 to discover how we’re partnering with organizations to transform their rewards programs driving business performance and employee engagement. This immersive experience offers unparalleled opportunities to connect with industry leaders, explore cutting-edge solutions, and gain actionable insights. Elevate your total rewards approach in today’s rapidly evolving workforce landscape.

Don’t miss Mercer-led sessions designed to inspire and equip you for the future of rewards. Learn from our advisors about the latest trends in strategic rewards management, skills-based pay, and leveraging technology to unlock new value. Whether you’re looking to become a strategic business partner or reinvent your compensation programs, Mercer’s sessions provide practical guidance and real-world examples to help you lead. Mark your calendar for April 19-22 and stop by booth #135  to engage with Mercer’s thought leaders and take your total rewards strategy to the next level.

Attend our conference sessions: 

Monday, April 20

The world of Total Rewards is at an unprecedented point of inflection. In five years, there will be two types of rewards professionals: Those who successfully transformed themselves into strategic business partners and those who are no longer employed in rewards. Those that will be here tomorrow are the ones that make progress today. In a world where work is transforming faster than ever, there is an unprecedented opportunity for Rewards leaders to move beyond the day-to-day operational activities and focus on the real game-changing efforts that will elevate them to be true strategic partners in their organizations. 

What does a future Rewards leader look like? How can you elevate your role to have a meaningful strategic impact on your business? This session will share insights gathered from CHROs and Rewards leaders from top Fortune 500 organizations, focused on how to transform the role of Rewards as a strategic business function. 

The rewards revolution is upon us. Together, we will explore case studies and real-world examples of how these rewards revolutionaries are:

  • Leveraging AI and automation to elevate themselves and their teams.
  • Focusing on the key insights and initiatives that will drive exponential organizational success.

Speaker:

Gordon Frost, Partner, Global Rewards Solution Leader, Mercer

Tuesday, April 21

As workforce expectations evolve, a key question is emerging: Should organizations pay for the position an employee holds or the skills they contribute? For hourly workers, the answer carries significant implications for equity, engagement, and career growth.

In this session, Lorrain McCurdy from Republic Services and LaCinda Glover from Mercer will share how they are testing skills-based pay frameworks, the realities of scaling these models in frontline environments, and what innovative approaches could mean for industries built on hourly labor. Participants can expect candid insights, data-driven lessons, and a glimpse into what’s next for skills-focused rewards.

Key takeaways:

  • Understand the core differences between role-based and skills-based pay and learn when each approach delivers the most value for hourly workers.
  • Explore actionable methods to identify, measure, and reward skills in frontline roles while maintaining simplicity and fairness.
  • Discover forward-looking principles for designing pay programs that strengthen retention, support mobility, and prepare the workforce for a skills-driven future.

Speakers:

LaCinda Glover, Partner, Mercer

Lorrain McCurdy, CCP, GRP, Director of Compensation Republic Services