In this episode of the Vantage Influencers podcast, we're joined by Bob Nelson, a bestselling author of over 5 million copies, celebrated keynote speaker, and expert in employee engagement and recognition consulting. Bob delves into the art of creating enjoyable year-end recognition for employees. Drawing from his extensive knowledge, he offers unique insights on how to make year-end celebrations impactful and dispels common myths surrounding employee recognition.

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In this episode of the Vantage Influencers podcast, we're joined by Bob Nelson, a bestselling author of over 5 million copies, celebrated keynote speaker, and expert in employee engagement and recognition consulting. Bob delves into the art of...

Wrap it up with Fun: Year-End Recognition that Sticks

In this podcast episode, Michael Piker shares his insights on the evolving landscape of reward systems, emphasizing the need for personalized, flexible, and technology-driven approaches. As AI, globalization, and shifting employee expectations reshape the workplace, traditional reward models are proving inadequate. Piker highlights the need for HR professionals to rethink strategies to better align with modern workforce realities, ensuring engagement and retention while delivering a measurable return on investment.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="TextRun SCXW186175988 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang= "EN-US" data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW186175988 BCX0"&gt;In this podcast episode, Michael Piker shares his insights on the evolving landscape of reward systems, emphasizing the need for personalized, flexible, and technology-driven approaches. As AI, globalization, and shifting employee expectations reshape the workplace, traditional reward models are proving inadequate. Piker highlights the need for HR professionals to rethink strategies to better align with modern workforce realities, ensuring engagement and retention while delivering a measurable return on investment.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this podcast episode, Michael Piker shares his insights on the evolving landscape of reward systems, emphasizing the need for personalized, flexible, and technology-driven approaches. As AI, globalization, and shifting employee expectations reshape...

AI, Flexibility, and the Next Generation of Rewards.

Total Rewards has the power to go beyond paychecks and benefits. It can redefine how organizations connect with their people and create more meaningful, holistic experiences that truly engage employees.  But again, what does a truly impactful Total Rewards transformation look like? And how do we design systems that resonate with employees while also aligning with business goals?   That’s what we’re going to explore today. And to help us with that, I’m excited to welcome Priyambi Chordia Malvai, an expert in Total Rewards and HR leadership. She’s currently heading Total Rewards, Organization Effectiveness, and HRBP for Emerging Businesses at Times Internet.    Host of this Episode: Sanjeevani Saikia  (02:27) Priyambi breaks down the key elements that make a Total Rewards program truly effective, focusing on inclusivity, market awareness, and alignment with business goals.  (21:39) Adapting Total Rewards programs to meet the rapidly changing expectations of today’s workforce.  (28:25) Priyambi discusses the balance between financial rewards and non-monetary incentives, explaining how companies can use both to motivate and engage employees.  (34:09) The importance of clear communication in Total Rewards programs is explored  (37:11) She talks about how a strong Total Rewards strategy can impact employee retention, especially in a competitive job market.  (50:16) Final thoughts from her on the future of Total Rewards and how organizations can evolve to meet the changing needs of their workforce.

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It can redefine how organizations connect with their people and create more meaningful, holistic experiences that truly engage employees.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class= "EOP SCXW76221695 BCX0" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":-720,"335559737":-720,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW76221695 BCX0"&gt; &lt;p class="Paragraph SCXW76221695 BCX0"&gt;&lt;span class= "TextRun SCXW76221695 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW76221695 BCX0"&gt;But again, what does a truly impactful Total Rewards transformation look like? And how do we design systems that resonate with employees while also aligning with business goals? &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class= "EOP SCXW76221695 BCX0" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":-720,"335559737":-720,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW76221695 BCX0"&gt; &lt;p class="Paragraph SCXW76221695 BCX0"&gt;&lt;span class= "TextRun SCXW76221695 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW76221695 BCX0"&gt;That’s&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW76221695 BCX0"&gt;what&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW76221695 BCX0"&gt;we’re&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW76221695 BCX0"&gt;going to explore today. And to help us with that,&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW76221695 BCX0"&gt;I’m&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW76221695 BCX0"&gt;excited to welcome&lt;/span&gt; &lt;strong&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW76221695 BCX0"&gt;Priyambi&lt;/span&gt; Chordia &lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW76221695 BCX0"&gt;Malvai&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW76221695 BCX0"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;,&lt;/strong&gt; an expert in Total Rewards and HR leadership.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW76221695 BCX0"&gt;She’s&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW76221695 BCX0"&gt;currently heading Total Rewards, Organization Effectiveness, and HRBP for Emerging Businesses at Times Internet.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="EOP SCXW76221695 BCX0" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":-720,"335559737":-720,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="Paragraph SCXW76221695 BCX0"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="Paragraph SCXW76221695 BCX0"&gt;&lt;span class= "EOP SCXW76221695 BCX0" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":-720,"335559737":-720,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"&gt; Host of this Episode: &lt;strong&gt;Sanjeevani Saikia &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW210365274 BCX0"&gt; &lt;p class="Paragraph SCXW210365274 BCX0"&gt;&lt;span class= "TextRun SCXW210365274 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW210365274 BCX0"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;(02:27)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW210365274 BCX0"&gt;Priyambi&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW210365274 BCX0"&gt;breaks down the key elements that make a Total Rewards program truly effective, focusing on inclusivity, market awareness, and alignment with business goals.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="EOP SCXW210365274 BCX0" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":-720,"335559737":-720,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW210365274 BCX0"&gt; &lt;p class="Paragraph SCXW210365274 BCX0"&gt;&lt;span class= "TextRun SCXW210365274 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW210365274 BCX0"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;(21:39)&lt;/strong&gt; Adapting Total Rewards programs to meet the rapidly changing expectations of today’s workforce.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class= "EOP SCXW210365274 BCX0" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":-720,"335559737":-720,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW210365274 BCX0"&gt; &lt;p class="Paragraph SCXW210365274 BCX0"&gt;&lt;span class= "TextRun SCXW210365274 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW210365274 BCX0"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;(28:25)&lt;/strong&gt; Priyambi&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW210365274 BCX0"&gt;discusses the balance between financial rewards and non-monetary incentives, explaining how companies can use both to motivate and engage employees.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="EOP SCXW210365274 BCX0" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":-720,"335559737":-720,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW210365274 BCX0"&gt; &lt;p class="Paragraph SCXW210365274 BCX0"&gt;&lt;span class= "TextRun SCXW210365274 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW210365274 BCX0"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;(34:09)&lt;/strong&gt; The importance of clear communication in Total Rewards programs is explored&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="EOP SCXW210365274 BCX0" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":-720,"335559737":-720,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW210365274 BCX0"&gt; &lt;p class="Paragraph SCXW210365274 BCX0"&gt;&lt;span class= "TextRun SCXW210365274 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW210365274 BCX0"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;(37:11)&lt;/strong&gt; She talks about how a strong Total Rewards strategy can &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW210365274 BCX0"&gt;impact&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW210365274 BCX0"&gt;employee retention, especially in a competitive job market.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class= "EOP SCXW210365274 BCX0" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":-720,"335559737":-720,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW210365274 BCX0"&gt; &lt;p class="Paragraph SCXW210365274 BCX0"&gt;&lt;span class= "TextRun SCXW210365274 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"&gt;&lt;span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW210365274 BCX0"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;(50:16)&lt;/strong&gt; Final thoughts&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW210365274 BCX0"&gt;from her&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class="NormalTextRun SCXW210365274 BCX0"&gt;on the future of Total Rewards and how organizations can evolve to meet the changing needs of their workforce.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class= "EOP SCXW210365274 BCX0" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":-720,"335559737":-720,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; 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Total Rewards has the power to go beyond paychecks and benefits. It can redefine how organizations connect with their people and create more meaningful, holistic experiences that truly engage employees.    But again, what does a truly impactful...

Leveraging Total Rewards to Fuel a Motivated Workforce

Matt Burns and Anna A. Tavis discuss the evolving role of technology in HR and employee development. They highlight the increasing use of digital coaching platforms, which democratize access to coaching and make it available at all organizational levels. Anna emphasizes that these technologies, including AI, are transforming traditional coaching methods, making personalized support more scalable and accessible. They additionally highlight the need to prioritize human well-being and experience as technological integration in the workplace expands.

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Matt Burns and Anna A. Tavis discuss the evolving role of technology in HR and employee development. They highlight the increasing use of digital coaching platforms, which democratize access to coaching and make it available at all organizational...

AI & Coaching: The Future of HR

In this episode of the Vantage Influencers Podcast, Hisham ElSaied, Regional HR Head- MENA at Helmerich & Payne, explores Cross-Cultural Communication in the Workplace—how cultural differences drive innovation, the challenges of communication gaps, and the power of diversity in problem-solving.

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In this episode of the Vantage Influencers Podcast, Hisham ElSaied, Regional HR Head- MENA at Helmerich & Payne, explores Cross-Cultural Communication in the Workplace—how cultural differences drive innovation, the challenges of...

What Makes Cross-Cultural Collaboration Work?

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