Looking Ahead – Future-Proofing Reward and Recognition

About this episode

Mark Glinwood and Mark Strong discuss the evolution of reward systems over the past decade and future trends.

Take a listen to the next in our series of postings to mark the countdown to our 10th Anniversary on 23rd October: Ten Years – Ten Stories! In this conversation, Mark Glinwood, Partner at Distinctive People, is joined by Mark Strong, Reward and Benefits Manager at Riverside, to reflect on how reward has evolved over the past decade, and what’s to come over the next! Together they explore shifts in pay structures, culture, leadership, and the innovations shaping future reward strategies to be a key enabler of culture, retention, and organisational success.

People in this episode

Host: Mark Glinwood

Guest: Mark Strong

Topics covered

• reward and recognition
• pay structures
• organizational culture
• leadership
• future strategies

Keywords

• reward
• recognition
• pay structures
• organizational success
• future strategies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Distinctive People, Riverside

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