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Talent Advisory Rewards Report

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Author Samantha Schlimper

As companies shift toward skills-based models, they are rethinking talent processes, rewards and compensation structures to build a future-ready workforce.

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unlock the future of compensation: redefining rewards for skills-based organizations.

As companies shift towards skills-based models — driven by AI transformation and evolving workforce demands — they are rethinking talent processes and redesigning compensation structures. The Heads of Reward Report from Randstad Advisory dives into how organizations are defining skills, leveraging AI and reshaping rewards to align with these shifts.

Explore how rewards teams are transitioning from outdated frameworks based on job titles to focus on skills instead. By adopting a skills-first approach, organizations promote the flexibility, equity and sustainable growth they need to build a future-ready workforce.

Designed for HR leaders and decision-makers, this report provides actionable steps to: 

  • understand skills-based organizations
    Learn what defines a skills-based organization and why this approach is critical for addressing talent shortages, fostering innovation and building an adaptable workforce.
  • leverage AI and technology
    Discover how generative AI and advanced tools are transforming compensation practices through dynamic, data-driven models.
  • overcome key challenges
    Learn how to update benchmarking systems from job titles to skills, balance rewards with affordability for high-demand skills, and address legislative complexities that hinder implementation.
  • design future-ready rewards systems
    Explore practical steps to pilot new models, integrate real-time data and develop frameworks that align rewards with long-term business goals.

about the author

Sam Schlimper is managing director of Randstad Advisory and has more than 20 years of experience in the talent arena. Most recently, as a head of Talent Acquisition at Barclays Plc., Sam led Professional Hiring globally and has partnered the full portfolio of business areas in Investment Banking, Consumer, Payments and Infrastructure. She has driven large change programs through design to embedment, delivering commercial and experiential objectives. Sam has passion for innovation, transformation and differentiation and bringing together people, process and technology for improved performance.

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