“What I would like from this event is tips from others that have gone through the pain – and an opportunity to chat to and network with peers in global reward.”
Global reward: What works and what doesn't
This event brought together 50 global reward directors to discuss and share how they are tackling global reward and benefits challenges.
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Speakers include:
Alan Fergusson
Ben Wells
Debi O'Donovan
Ed Watling
Ken Charman
Peter Newhouse
Peter Robotham
Phil Hayne
Philip Smith
Christina Alliak
Philip Hutchinson
“Compliance in different countries is an issue too, so it would be very interesting to hear about what challenges others have”
By sharing ideas, solutions and projects, global reward directors were able to ‘crowdsource’ clever solutions, support and inspiration during this forum.
This conference set out to help global reward directors exchange solutions. It was a round table participation event with some short speaker sessions, three relevant small group discussions and a Chatham House (off-the-record, vendor-free) discussion.
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Conference programme
08:45
Registration opens
Reward & Employee Benefits Association members mix ’n mingle
09:30
Opening remarks from the Chair
09:45
Case study: What does a reward strategy for a global business look like?
- Managing the tension between global and local
- Unilever’s fair compensation framework
- Executive compensation and reward for factories
- Incentive compensation & global shares plan
- Future trends
Peter Newhouse, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Reward, Unilever
10:15
Governance, automation and engagement: Creating an aligned global benefits strategy
- Goodbye standardised benefits design, hello governance, automation and engagement
- The data underpinning this new, definitive approach
- Case study from Cisco: Demonstrating value to our employees and the organisation
Matthew Gregson, Consulting Director, Thomsons Online Benefits
Christina Alliak, Total Rewards Consultant, Cisco
10:35
Round table discussion: Why is global reward important? Developing a strategy
Your opportunity to discuss the high-level view of global reward
11:05
Round table feedback
11:15
Morning refreshments and networking
11:35
Practical implementation of a global reward and benefits programme
- Achieving buy-in from above
- Keeping costs to a minimum in a streamlined/zero-budget environment
- Communicating the plan to employees
Gethin Nadin, Director of Ecosystems, Benefex
Philip Smith, Director, PriceWaterhouseCoopers
11:55
Case study: Balancing global consistency with local flexibility; global strategies v. local delivery
- Why do some organizations struggle with glocal reward
- Why is glocal reward moving up the board agenda?
- Developing a glocal reward strategy?
- How do you mix oil (global) and water (local)?
- Communicating glocal reward and engaging with stakeholders across the globe?
Philip Hutchinson, Head of Global Reward, Aker Solutions
12:15
Round table discussion: Implementing a global reward programme
Your opportunity to discuss the important issues with your peers in an informal yet structured way
12:45
Round table feedback
12:55
Lunch and networking
13:45
Thinking globally, acting locally?
- Will the global providers please stand up?
- The need for local information?
- Local coverage v. expat?
- What should you get from your service provider?
Alan Fergusson, Employee Benefits Director, Mattioli Woods and board member, Worldwide Broker Network
Ed Watling, Head of Healthcare, Mattioli Woods
14:05
‘Chatham House rules’ round table discussion: Solutions providers and global reward
A vendor-free, off-the-record opportunity to discuss tactics and suppliers
Sponsors will be asked to leave the room for this ‘Chatham House rules’ discussion
14:40
Round table feedback
14:50
Afternoon refreshments and networking
15:10
Case study: Building a global employee benefit policy team and governance framework
- Understanding various cultures and how this affects the behaviour and expectations of staff
- Getting to grips with the ‘known unknowns’
- Knowing which firms to partner with 'on the ground'
- Insight and experience from HSBC
Peter Robotham, Head of Group Benefits Policy, HSBC
15:30
Interactive crowdsource session: Innovation through collaboration
- The TRS Project: Emergence – Collaboration – Success
- Where should we invest in innovation?
- Feedback
- Consensus through collaboration
Ken Charman, Independent Chairperson, Joint Total Reward System Project and Visiting Research Fellow, Newcastle University
Ben Wells, Head of Talent & HR Solutions, EMEA, Xerox HR Services
15:50
Closing remarks from the Chair
16.00
Close of Forum - Drinks for delegates in the bar
17.00
Event closes
This was a free-to-attend event for the first 50 qualifying global/international reward directors.
This REBA event was funded through the generosity of our sponsors. We therefore required all delegates to be active decision makers and budget holders for rewards and employee benefits working within a corporate organisation.
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Who attended?
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Group Reward Director (Europe) Head of Reward UKI Reward Lead HR Director, Reward and Group Centre Head of Reward and Global Mobility Global C&B Director Director C & B EMEA Head of EMEA Benefits & Wellness Head of Reward Delivery, Europe Head of Reward Head of Reward Senior International Reward Manager Director of Compensation & Benefits Head of Reward Senior Director EMEA Reward International Benefits Reward Manager EMEAR Total Rewards Consultant Reward Head of Pay & Reward VP int'l compensation and benefits International Head of Compensation & Benefits Global Head of Reward & Operations Product Expert, Benefits Head of Reward Reward & Benefits Manager Snr Benefits Manager EMEA & LATAM |
Head of Reward & HR Operations Reward Consultant Director, Compensation & Benefits Head of Reward Senior Global Reward Manager Senior HR Manager, Performance Reward and Engagement Benefits Manager Group Head of Reward Head of Reward Interim Global Reward Manager Int. Benefits Senior Manager Group Compensation & Benefits Director Reward Manager Europe Global EVP Rewards Global Reward Director RB (from May) Group Reward Director EMEA Reward Director Global Reward Director Group Reward Director Director, Head Business Reward Consulting and P&B Director, International Benefits Head of Reward Head of International Reward Senior Manager Compensation & Benefits EMEA EMEA & Americas Benefits Manager Head of Compensation & Benefits Group Head of Reward International Benefits Manager |
