Totally Rewarding Chats
Episodes
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 26: Rewards from the CPO Seat - Roast Paul edition
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 25: Pay Equity Best Practices from the Market
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode, Nancy Romanyshyn from Syndio shares insights on pay equity, transparency, and the evolving landscape of compensation managem...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 24: The Story of Figures and Creating a Great Data Source
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 23: Whats Up with W@W and This Years Conference
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sean and Paul chat with Courtney about her journey from kindergarten teacher to leading event programming and affiliate engagement at...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep 22: Discussion around AI in Comp
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging conversation, Sean, Paul, and Giac delve into the evolving landscape of compensation consulting, the impact of AI on the industry, an...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep 21: Pay Equity and Transparency
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Sean, Paul, and Anita Lettink discuss the critical issues surrounding pay equity and transparency in the workplace. Anita shares...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 20: Global TR leader for Campari
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Totally Rewarding Chats, Sean and Paul sit down with Patricia Pinies of Campari to explore her global career in compensation a...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep.19: History and Future of Compa with Charlie Franklin
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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, th...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 18: LATAM comp and Ben
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sean and Paul sit down with Alberto Mondelli, Senior Director at Willis Towers Watson, for a deep dive into compensation and benefi...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 17: Tackling Global Pay Equity - a Euro View
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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. T...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 16: The New Year Predictions Show
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this forward-looking conversation, Sean Luitjens, Bryan Briscoe, and Paul Reiman share their predictions for HR in 2026, exploring the growing impa...
Totally Rewarding Chats: Ep. 15: Payroll and Rewards
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Sean Luitjens, Paul Reiman, and Pete Tiliakos delve into the complexities and evolving landscape of payroll and compensation. Th...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Holiday Hang
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this holiday-themed conversation, Sean and Paul discuss their personal holiday traditions, favorite festive moments, and the challenges of navigati...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 13: Working to Global Pay Equity
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sean and Paul sit down with Warren Mueller to unpack the evolving world of market compliance in the professional services sector. Tog...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 12: You're a Legend, What Have You Seen
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sean and Paul sit down with Mark Szypko to unpack why transparency and communication are the backbone of an effective compensation st...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 11: Rewards and TA Partnership
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sean, Paul, and Holly dive into the playful—but surprisingly effective—ways teams influence leadership, from decorating the comp ...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 10: Building a Successful Comp Program in a Sales Driven Org
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sean Luitjens, KC Weinraub, and Paul Reiman dive into the intricate world of sales compensation — where every decision creates a ri...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 9: Alternative Data Sources Pros and Cons
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sean and Paul chat with Cary Sparrow, CEO of Wagescape. They discuss the evolution of labor market data, the importance of transparen...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 8: The World of Global Mobility
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Sean Luitjens, Paul Reiman, and Morgan Crosby unpack the evolving world of global mobility — from compensation structures and ...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 7: Comp Management Best practices and the story of BetterComp
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sean Luitjens and Paul Reiman speak with Alan Miegel, CEO of BetterComp, about his extensive experience in compensation management an...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 6: Navigating the Challenge of Global Teams and Practices
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 5: Should the Merit Increase be Dead
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging conversation, Sean Luitjens, Paul Reiman, and David Turetsky delve into the evolving landscape of performance ratings and merit incre...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 4: The Art of Market Pricing
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Sean Luitjens, Paul Reiman, and Kathryn Gombos for an in-depth look at market pricing and its critical role in compensation strategy. They discus...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 3: HR Tech Review
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging conversation, Sean Luitjens and Teri Zipper discuss the evolving landscape of HR technology, particularly in the wake of HR Tech 2025...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 2: Keys to Creating a Great Comp Program
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sean Luitjens and Paul Reiman sit down with Nicole Long, an experienced HR leader, to unpack her extensive background in compensation...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 1: Kicking Off The New Season
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sean Luitjens and Paul Reiman dive into the evolution of compensation practices and explore how technology and AI are reshaping the i...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 27: Workforce Analytics and Total Rewards
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unlocking the Power of People Data with Dave Weisbeck Dave Weisbeck, Chief Strategy Officer at Visier, dives into the transformative role of people a...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 26: The EU Directive from a Swiss Perspective
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Sean Luitjens speaks with Rachel Gibbs from Merities Consulting about the critical topic of pay transparency and equity, especia...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 23: Tackling Total Rewards in Small and Mid Sized Orgs
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Creating a culture of retention In this conversation, Sean Luitjens speaks with Laurie Glaude, President of Aurora Business Solutions, about her exten...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 25: Sales Compensation Best Practices
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mastering Sales Compensation: Best Practices for Driving Revenue and Engagement Sales compensation is one of the most dynamic and impactful aspects o...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 24: What’s Going On in the Brazilian Market?
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating total rewards in Brazil In this engaging conversation, Sean Luitjens hosts Emerson Costa and Carlos Silva, who share insights into the tot...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 22: Best Practices for Total Rewards Teams
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aligning HR with business needs Denise Liebetrau shares her extensive experience in compensation management and discusses best practices for organizat...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 21: Keys to Communication
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shifting mindsets: from inside-out to outside-in In this conversation, Sean Luitjens and Robert Mattson discuss the importance of effective communicat...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 20: Getting Started with Pay Equity
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The future of pay equity and transparency In this conversation, Sean Luitjens and Jennifer Hassrick discuss the critical topics of pay equity and tran...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 19: Habits of a High Quality Total Rewards Function
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Leveraging recognition, storytelling, and technology in total rewards Sean Luitjens and John Baldino discuss various topics related to total rewards ...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 18: Tackling Pay Equity Today and Moving Forward
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding pay equity, transparency, and the raw pay gap In this conversation, Sean Luitjens and Gail Greenfield discuss pay equity and transparenc...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 17: Challenges Facing Today's Compensation Teams
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The role of technology in addressing compensation challenges In this conversation, Sean Luitjens interviews Rekha Gurnani Chowdhury, an expert in comp...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 16: The Differences in Handling Compensation and Benchmarking Small Organizations
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
HR and compensation challenges small businesses face Alison Stevens, Senior Director of HR Services at Paychex, discusses the challenges that small bu...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 02: Is Talent Acquisition Getting the Most Out of People Analytics?
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's next for recruiting practices, upskilling, and internal mobility? In this episode, Sean and Gerry explore the evolving landscape of talent acqu...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 05: Aligning Compensation Strategy with the Modern Workforce
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tying people analytics to business goals is critical Sean Luitjens and Paul Reiman discuss the need for modernizing compensation management which hasn...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 04: How to Craft a Pay Philosophy
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tying people analytics to business goals is critical In this conversation, Laura Gale, a compensation consultant, and host Sean Lutjens, General Manag...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 03: Focusing on Value, Impact, and Outcome With People Analytics
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tying people analytics to business goals is critical In this episode, Sean and Teri discuss evolving challenges companies face, from the need for inno...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 08: The Meaning and Ramifications of the CEO Pay Ratio
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Insights on recruitment tech and CEO pay disparities Chad provides his background in the recruitment tech industry and highlights the significant disp...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 07: Technology & Global Workforce Diversity in Total Rewards
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to think holistically about total rewards Sandrine Bardot, a global compensation guru, discusses the unique aspects of total rewards in the ...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 06: Customizing Total Rewards for Diverse Employee Groups
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to think holistically about total rewards Kim Seals and Sean Luitjens discuss the evolution of total rewards and the importance of linking i...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 14: Why Job Evaluation and Grading is so Important
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The importance of job grading and fair pay structures In this conversation, Sean Luitjens interviews Philipp Schuch, the founder of Gradar, a job eval...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 10: Chatting Pay Equity & Opportunity with the CEO of Syndio
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unpacking pay equity and transparency with Maria Colacurcio Join Maria Colacurcio, CEO of Syndio, and Sean Luitjens in a conversation about pay equity...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 09: Total Rewards and Global Mobility
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mastering the art of global mobility: Technology, legislation, and the employee experience Explore the complex landscape of global mobility, which inv...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 12: How do organizations tackle Pay Equity today?
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Addressing pay equity and transparency In this conversation, Tom Mcmullen, a client partner at Korn Ferry, discusses the topics of pay equity and pay ...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 15: Defining and Selecting Quality Data Sources in Today's Marketplace
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Enhancing compensation benchmarking with quality data Belinda Roberts, the data and insights leader for the US and Canada for Mercer, discusses the im...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 11: Why the hourly wage matters to us all
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Addressing pay equity and transparency In this conversation, Tom Mcmullen, a client partner at Korn Ferry, discusses the topics of pay equity and pay ...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 13: Getting Ready for Pay Transparency in the EU
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Countdown to 2027: Preparing for pay transparency impact Stuart Hyland from Blick Rothenberg discusses the EU pay transparency directive and its imp...
Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 01: How Data and Technology Will Help Brands Thrive While Embracing Pay Transparency
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pay transparency will take on a new life in 2024 In this episode, Sean and David explore the evolving corporate culture, the impact of remote work, in...