Compensation & Coffee | Ep 7 | Changing Role of Rewards : Staying Relevant in a Cost-Sensitive World

Published date: 
November 6, 2025

Key Insights from The Session

Cost Discipline Is a Constant in Rewards Leadership

In tight-margin industries, compensation strategy has always been about maximizing impact with limited budgets. Creativity becomes essential when cash is constrained.

Performance Differentiation Matters More When Budgets Tighten

When increases are limited, leaders must clearly identify and reward top contributors. Equal distribution weakens performance culture.

Business Acumen Will Define Future Rewards Leaders

Knowing compensation theory is not enough. Understanding financials, industry dynamics, and business priorities is what elevates a rewards leader.

Real Talk on Rewards

Navneet Rattan

Navneet Rattan

43min

Effective rewards for retention in a competitive job market

EPISODE - 1
Krish Shankar

Krish Shankar

38min

the hidden cost of it talent turnover can compensation strategy save the day?

EPISODE - 2
Puneet Swani

Puneet Swani

36min

how to incorporate skill - based pay in your organization & what roles does ai play in rewards

EPISODE - 3
Poonam Khatwani

Poonam Khatwani

50min

THE SCENARIO OF PAY TRANSPAENCY IN THE ASIA MARKET

EPISODE - 4
Ayan Majumdar

Ayan Majumdar

37min

SALES COMPENSATON: BALANCING GROWTH, TECH & HUMAN INSIGHT IN A CHANGING WORLD

EPISODE - 5
Larry Antonio

Larry Antonio

32min

lessons from a lifetime in HR: pay, people & everything in between

EPISODE - 6
Anita Lettink

Anita Lettink

39min

pay transparency 2.0:what happens after salary ranges go public?

EPISODE - 8