The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
 
CIPD Reward Conference
23-24 May 2013, London
 

CIPD Reward Conference Seminar Programme

 
 
 
 
 
Find out more about each seminar at the event
 
 
 
 
 
 
Day 1
 
Thursday 23 May 2013
09:30-09:40
 
Opening Remarks from the Chair, Neal Blackshire, Benefits and Compensation Manager, McDonald’s ...more
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09:40-10:30
 
This session covers:

• economic prospects for 2013 and beyond
• the current state of the labour market and the implications for recruitment, retention and reward
• medium- and long-term trends shaping reward strategies, including demographic change and growth in emerging markets.

It will also cover the findings from the CIPD Reward Management Survey Report 2013. ...more
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10:30-10:50
 
Coffee and networking ...more
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10:50-11:30
 
This session will cover:

• what are we really trying to achieve through a simplified reward strategy?
• what outcomes are we meeting and delivering?
• can simplicity generate greater value and reduce costs?
• linking performance and reward to avoid over-complicating messages
• building a reward strategy that focuses on what really matters for business success. ...more
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11:30-12:15
 
This session will cover:

• aligning reward with the overall engagement strategy
• the merits of using encouragement rewards to incentivise your staff when budgets are tight
• how to deliver greater ROI through engagement and effective communication of non-financial rewards. ...more
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12:15-13:15
 
Lunch and networking ...more
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13:15-14:00
 
This session will cover:

• delivering an effective reward strategy to engage your most ambitious and talented employees
• managing expectations and setting performance targets with board members/high-performing employees
• linking employee performance and reward with the company’s short- and long-term vision.
...more
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14:00-15:00
 
Nearly sold out! This breakout session will cover:

• understanding the difference between national and international reward structures
• examples of standardising existing frameworks across boundaries
• overcoming the rollout challenges of implementing international reward programmes. ...more
Places are full Full
 
 
This breakout session will cover:

• familiarising yourself with the requirements and timings
• overcoming the challenges of auto-enrolment
• incorporating an effective communication strategy for
auto-enrolment to ensure minimal opt-out rates. ...more
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15:00-15:20
 
Coffee and networking ...more
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15:20-16:20
 
This panel discussion will cover:

• are pay and benefits still the main motivators for staff retention?
• how can organisations improve their reward policies in a flat economy?
• what role can reward play in motivating talent in an era of low pay rises and freezes?
• how do you maintain an attractive benefits package in a competitive environment?
...more
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Thursday 23 May 2013
Day 1