Episodi

  • Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 41: Hanging with a technology anthropologist
    Jun 25 2026
    Paul and Sean sit down with Lee Cage to explore how organizations can approach technology transformation with a clear understanding of their business needs, culture, and long-term goals. Lee shares lessons from leading large-scale HR technology initiatives, the importance of humility and continuous learning, and how leaders can make smarter technology decisions that drive real business impact. From organizational change to strategic tech selection, this conversation offers practical insights for HR and business leaders navigating transformation. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Backgrounds 02:59 Best Practices in Organizational Transformation 05:52 Cultural Fit and Technology Selection 08:49 Understanding Organizational Needs 11:49 Navigating HR Tech and Implementations 23:06 The Urgency of Technology Adoption 25:53 The Role of Sales and Relationships in Tech 30:21 Navigating Technology Complexity 32:50 The Importance of Thoughtful Decision-Making 36:30 The Need for Technological Proficiency in HR 39:43 The Value of Continuous Learning in HR
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    47 min
  • Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 40: Hacking HR and what is HR working on
    Jun 18 2026
    Sean and Paul sit down to discuss the latest trends shaping AI, HR, and workforce management. Drawing from recent industry events, customer conversations, and real-world observations, they explore how organizations are approaching AI adoption, what to watch for in the evolving HR technology landscape, and how leaders can separate hype from practical value. From vendor strategies to emerging workforce trends, this conversation offers insights and takeaways for HR and compensation professionals looking to stay ahead of what's next. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene 03:48 The Total Comp Tour Experience 07:34 Trends in Pay Transparency and AI 11:11 AI's Impact on Compensation Strategies 15:16 Understanding AI in Compensation Technology 18:55 Reflections on Digital Transformation and AI 21:28 Navigating AI Challenges and Opportunities 23:51 Cost Considerations in AI Implementation 26:52 Evaluating AI Vendor Value 28:49 Job Architecture and AI Efficiency 31:22 The Evolving Role of IT in AI 33:27 Building vs. Buying AI Solutions 35:44 The Future of AI in Organizations
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    42 min
  • Totally Rewarding Chats | HR and Payroll 2.0 Special Episode
    Jun 9 2026
    In this special episode Paul and Sean sit down with HR and Payroll 2.0 hosts Pete Tiliakos and Julie Fernandez. It is a lively conversation from the floor at WorldatWork Total Rewards '26 where they chat all things total rewards, AI, work flexibility and the changing expectations shaping the workforce. Connect with Pete, Julie and their show: LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0 X: @HRPayroll2_0 X: @PeteTiliakos X: @JulieFer_HR BlueSky: @hrpayroll2o.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HRPAYROLL2_0 WRKDefined Podcast Network: https://wrkdefined.com/podcast/hr-payroll-20
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    39 min
  • Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 38: The Debate over Geo Diffs
    Jun 4 2026
    In this episode, Paul sits down with Laura Cashion to explore the challenges of geographic pay differentials in today’s evolving workforce. Laura shares how organizations define geographic labor markets, the complexities of applying location-based pay strategies, and how remote work continues to reshape compensation decisions. From balancing fairness and competitiveness to navigating employee expectations, this conversation dives into the realities of managing pay across different markets.
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    41 min
  • Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 37: What Pay Costs - The Science of Pay
    May 28 2026
    Sean and Paul sit down with James Seechurn to explore why traditional pay-for-performance models may be doing more harm than good. James shares how incentive-driven cultures can stifle collaboration, limit innovation, and encourage unintended behaviors, while unpacking the psychology behind motivation, fairness, and performance at work. From trust-based reward systems to real-world examples of companies succeeding without traditional incentives, this conversation challenges the way organizations think about pay, purpose, and what truly drives people. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Backgrounds 02:53 The Power of Appearance and Presentation 05:56 James A. Seechurn's Journey from Accounting to Consulting 08:51 The Role of Incentives in Performance 11:48 The Debate on Pay for Performance 14:37 Innovation vs. Incentives: A Critical Analysis 19:02 The Role of Collaboration in Performance Pay 22:41 Fairness vs. Motivation in Pay Structures 27:31 Cultural Perspectives on Individual vs. Collective Rewards 30:31 Challenges of Pay-for-Performance Models 33:38 Rethinking Pay Structures for Knowledge Workers 47:34 Navigating the Future of HR Practices
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    57 min
  • Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 36: Live from W@W San Antonio
    May 21 2026
    Sean and Paul sit down with Sam Reeves on the WorldatWork floor to explore how AI and pay transparency are reshaping the future of compensation. Sam shares why data-driven job evaluation methods still matter, how organizations can prepare for growing transparency regulations, and where AI can strengthen compensation strategy without replacing human judgment. From pay equity to total rewards, this conversation covers the trends HR leaders can’t afford to ignore. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 05:42 The Evolution of AI in Compensation 10:57 Job Evaluation and Pay Transparency 16:10 Communication Challenges in Compensation 21:59 Conclusion and Key Takeaways
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    23 min
  • Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 35: Live from San Antonio; Market Based Pay or Traditional Salary Structures
    May 20 2026
    Sean sits down with Amanda Williamson and surprise guest Katie Stukowski to break down why job architecture is the backbone of effective compensation—and where most organizations miss the mark. Amanda shares how to build job frameworks that actually work in today’s market, from navigating pay transparency to adapting structures with AI-driven data. Learn how to simplify job leveling, manage change without overwhelming your team, and why a hybrid approach to pay is gaining traction. From aligning stakeholders to making your pay philosophy actionable, this conversation is packed with practical strategies to build more transparent, scalable, and defensible compensation programs. Chapters: Introduction and Guest Introduction (0:00) Background and Career Path (1:19) Compensation Strategies (8:49) Session Highlights (9:53) Trends in Compensation (12:33) Job Architecture and Pay Transparency (16:23) Change Management in HR (19:14) Closing Thoughts (25:56)
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    28 min
  • Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 34: Lets talk about AI - the sessions at W@W and beyond
    May 7 2026
    Paul and Sean sit down with Ryan on the WorldatWork Total Rewards '26 floor to explore how AI is reshaping work and rewards faster than most teams realize. Ryan shares how to use AI to amplify your skills, automate tedious tasks, and focus on what matters most. Learn how to build simple AI agents without coding, improve decision-making, and unlock creativity across your workflows. From refining emails to structuring jobs and turning ideas into data, this conversation is packed with practical ways to start small and scale impact. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to Totally Rewarding Chats 01:37 Introduction to Ryan Berkey and AI in Total Rewards 03:11 The Role of AI in Enhancing Productivity 08:08 Personal Insights on AI Tools and Experiences 10:02 Challenges and Adaptations in AI Presentations 12:22 The Importance of Asking the Right Questions 18:35 AI as a Leveling Force in the Workplace 21:03 Starting Small with AI Initiatives 25:57 The Learning Curve of AI Utilization 28:30 Fixing HR with AI Solutions
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    31 min