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Totally Rewarding Chats
The Totally Rewarding Chats Series is brought to you by co-hosts Sean Luitjens, VP of Community Engagement and Strategic Partnerships at WorldatWork, and Paul Reiman, Founder & Managing Partner of Novo Insights. They will be jamming on all things total rewards and compensation technology with category thought leaders.
Episodes
Totally Rewarding ChatsChoosing the Right Compensation Data
This episode explains how compensation professionals and HR leaders can pick, judge, and use salary benchmark data when pricing jobs, especially in mid-market…
Totally Rewarding ChatsAligning Talent Acquisition and Compensation on Offers
This episode explains how recruiters and compensation teams can work together to make better job offers, reduce pay compression, and improve early retention. A…
Totally Rewarding ChatsAI Adoption in HR Without Losing Control
HR and compensation leaders get a practical look at bringing AI into their organizations without creating new risks. HR consultant Jodi Brandstetter joins Sean…
Totally Rewarding ChatsRising Healthcare Costs and Employee Benefits Strategy
Healthcare costs keep rising, and employers have to decide who pays for it and what gets cut. This conversation looks at what is driving benefits costs right…
Totally Rewarding ChatsLessons Learned From Changing Lanes
Sean and Paul bring in Jessica Pontious, a compensation leader who spent a decade inside one company. Jess explains what actually changed when she started…
Totally Rewarding ChatsIs Merit Dead?
Sean and Paul get together with Christina Watts, Consultant with Marsh, to debate whether the traditional annual pay increase cycle still earns its place, and…
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Building Job Architecture That Actually Works
Travicka Keaton, Senior Manager of Compensation with Monogram Foods, walks through what it actually takes to build a job architecture inside a company that…
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A Look at the Larger HR Tech Space
This episode explains why the HR technology market feels chaotic right now and what that means for the people who buy and build it. George LaRocque of WorkTech…
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Season 3 Kickoff with Sean and Paul
This season-opening conversation covers what is shifting in compensation and total rewards heading into 2027, and what practitioners should watch. Sean shares…
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End of Season 2
This episode explains why most compensation and HR teams are not getting real results from AI, and what to fix first. You will learn how to tell where your…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 49: Best Practices in HR and a New Age Employee
In this episode, Shayna Cooke from Dominion Payroll shares her journey from education to HR leadership, her approach to building effective programs, and how AI…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 48: Wisdom from a leadership and performance coach
Paul and Sean sit down with Holly Benner to explore what sustainable high performance looks like and how aligning your values with your work can lead to…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 47: Perspective of a new comp professional
Paul and Sean sit down with Dane Hickey to explore the evolving world of compensation and what it takes to build a successful career in the field. Dane shares…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 46: Managing a large global program
Paul and Sean sit down with Evren Yildirim to explore what it takes to successfully manage and scale HR programs across global organizations. Evren shares…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 45: The TR Space from a Recruiters perspective
Paul and Sean sit down with Josh Mensinger to explore the current state of the HR and total rewards job market and what it takes to stand out in today's…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 44: UK Perspective on HR best Practices and EUPTD
Paul and Sean sit down with Kelly Light to explore how pay equity and pay transparency are evolving across the globe. Kelly shares insights into UK pay gap…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 43: Annual Incentive plans
Paul and Sean sit down with Susan Malinowski to explore what makes short-term incentive programs successful and why thoughtful design matters just as much as…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 42: Compensation best practices for small orgs
Paul and Sean sit down with Cassandra Vaughan to explore how small and mid-sized organizations can build effective HR and compensation programs without…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 41: Hanging with a technology anthropologist
Paul and Sean sit down with Lee Cage to explore how organizations can approach technology transformation with a clear understanding of their business needs…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 40: Hacking HR and what is HR working on
Sean and Paul sit down to discuss the latest trends shaping AI, HR, and workforce management. Drawing from recent industry events, customer conversations, and…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | HR and Payroll 2.0 Special Episode
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…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 38: The Debate over Geo Diffs
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…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 37: What Pay Costs - The Science of Pay
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…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 36: Live from W@W San Antonio
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…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 35: Live from San Antonio; Market Based Pay or Traditional Salary Structures
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…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 34: Lets talk about AI - the sessions at W@W and beyond
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…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 33: Kawel's 2026 Conference Recap & Nashville 2027 Preview
Paul and Sean sit down with Kawel LauBech live from the WorldatWork Total Rewards ’26 floor for an engaging conversation on the future of HR. Kawel shares his…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 32: Live from W@W Day 3!
Live from the WorldatWork Total Rewards Conference 2026 floor, this conversation explores how AI is reshaping the way we work, think, and create. Featuring…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 31: Day 1 Recap and Looking at Day 2
Sean and Paul sit down with Fernanda and Emerson live at WorldatWork to recap Day 1 of the conference and unpack the AI shifts reshaping HR and Total Rewards…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 30: Executive Compensation
Sean, Paul, and Liz break down the complexities of executive compensation, from navigating C-suite conversations to designing effective pay programs. Liz…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 29: Best Practices in Selecting Technology
Sean and Paul sit down with Phil Strazzulla for an engaging conversation on how HR leaders can make smarter vendor decisions. Together, they break down best…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 28: AI in Comp from the Practitioner Lens
Sean and Paul sit down with Josh Lemon to break down how leading organizations design compensation and benefits across markets—while balancing local…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 27: Pay Equity
In this episode, Sean and Paul sit down with legal expert Tom Hayes to unpack the evolving landscape of UK and EU pay transparency legislation. He explores the…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 26: Rewards from the CPO Seat - Roast Paul edition
In this episode, Paul and Sean sit down with Jesper Helt, a global HR leader, to rethink how rewards actually drive business impact. Jesper shares the moment…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 25: Pay Equity Best Practices from the Market
In this engaging episode, Nancy Romanyshyn from Syndio shares insights on pay equity, transparency, and the evolving landscape of compensation management…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 24: The Story of Levels.fyi and Creating a Great Data Source
In this episode of Totally Rewarding Chats, Paul and Sean sit down with Zuhayeer Musa, co-founder of Levels.fyi, to discuss the rise of compensation…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 23: Whats Up with W@W and This Years Conference
In this episode, Sean and Paul chat with Courtney about her journey from kindergarten teacher to leading event programming and affiliate engagement at…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep 22: Discussion around AI in Comp
In this engaging conversation, Sean, Paul, and Giac delve into the evolving landscape of compensation consulting, the impact of AI on the industry, and the…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep 21: Pay Equity and Transparency
In this conversation, Sean, Paul, and Anita Lettink discuss the critical issues surrounding pay equity and transparency in the workplace. Anita shares her…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 20: Global TR leader for Campari
In this episode of Totally Rewarding Chats, Sean and Paul sit down with Patricia Pinies of Campari to explore her global career in compensation and rewards…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep.19: History and Future of Compa with Charlie Franklin
In this episode, Paul Reiman and Sean Luitjens sit down with Charlie Franklin, co-founder and CEO of Compa, to unpack his path into compensation, the launch of…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 18: LATAM comp and Ben
In this episode, Sean and Paul sit down with Alberto Mondelli, Senior Director at Willis Towers Watson, for a deep dive into compensation and benefits across…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 17: Tackling Global Pay Equity - a Euro View
In this episode, Paul and Sean sit down with Ben Frost to discuss the realities of EU pay transparency and what organizations need to do to prepare. They…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 16: The New Year Predictions Show
In this forward-looking conversation, Sean Luitjens, Bryan Briscoe, and Paul Reiman share their predictions for HR in 2026, exploring the growing impact of pay…
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Totally Rewarding Chats: Ep. 15: Payroll and Rewards
In this conversation, Sean Luitjens, Paul Reiman, and Pete Tiliakos delve into the complexities and evolving landscape of payroll and compensation. They…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Holiday Hang
In this holiday-themed conversation, Sean and Paul discuss their personal holiday traditions, favorite festive moments, and the challenges of navigating…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 13: Working to Global Pay Equity
In this episode, Sean and Paul sit down with Warren Mueller to unpack the evolving world of market compliance in the professional services sector. Together…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 12: You're a Legend, What Have You Seen
In this episode, Sean and Paul sit down with Mark Szypko to unpack why transparency and communication are the backbone of an effective compensation strategy…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 11: Rewards and TA Partnership
In this episode, Sean, Paul, and Holly dive into the playful—but surprisingly effective—ways teams influence leadership, from decorating the comp leader’s…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 10: Building a Successful Comp Program in a Sales Driven Org
In this episode, Sean Luitjens, KC Weinraub, and Paul Reiman dive into the intricate world of sales compensation — where every decision creates a ripple…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 9: Alternative Data Sources Pros and Cons
In this episode, Sean and Paul chat with Cary Sparrow, CEO of Wagescape. They discuss the evolution of labor market data, the importance of transparency in…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 8: The World of Global Mobility
In this conversation, Sean Luitjens, Paul Reiman, and Morgan Crosby unpack the evolving world of global mobility — from compensation structures and…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 7: Comp Management Best practices and the story of BetterComp
In this episode, Sean Luitjens and Paul Reiman speak with Alan Miegel, CEO of BetterComp, about his extensive experience in compensation management and the…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 6: Navigating the Challenge of Global Teams and Practices
In this episode of Totally Rewarding Chats, Paul Reiman and Sean Luitjens talk with Tammi Markovich, an HR leader with over 20 years of compensation…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 5: Should the Merit Increase be Dead
In this engaging conversation, Sean Luitjens, Paul Reiman, and David Turetsky delve into the evolving landscape of performance ratings and merit increases in…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 4: The Art of Market Pricing
Join Sean Luitjens, Paul Reiman, and Kathryn Gombos for an in-depth look at market pricing and its critical role in compensation strategy. They discuss how to…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 3: HR Tech Review
In this engaging conversation, Sean Luitjens and Teri Zipper discuss the evolving landscape of HR technology, particularly in the wake of HR Tech 2025. They…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 2: Keys to Creating a Great Comp Program
In this episode, Sean Luitjens and Paul Reiman sit down with Nicole Long, an experienced HR leader, to unpack her extensive background in compensation and…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 1: Kicking Off The New Season
In this episode, Sean Luitjens and Paul Reiman dive into the evolution of compensation practices and explore how technology and AI are reshaping the industry…
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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 27: Workforce Analytics and Total Rewards
Unlocking the Power of People Data with Dave Weisbeck Dave Weisbeck, Chief Strategy Officer at Visier, dives into the transformative role of people analytics…