Why fairness and inclusivity matters across reward and benefits with Sarah Jefferys

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About this Episode

In this HR in Review episode, we discuss how diverse workforces and hybrid working are impacting employee benefits and how organisations are adapting to meet the needs of a variety of demographics. Sarah Jefferys, Head of Reward Consulting at Gallagher, explains why employers should focus on more values-based rewards rather than offering the same benefits to all employees.

Guest: Sarah Jefferys
Sarah Jefferys is the Head of Reward Consulting, Reward & Benefits Consulting at Gallagher. She leads a team of reward professionals with extensive in-house experience, delivering innovative reward solutions that align with company culture and strategic direction while engaging employees.

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  • What are the key current trends or challenges facing organisations when it comes to designing and delivering effective benefit programmes in these challenging times?
  • Why are people leaving organisations?
  • With these talent attraction and retention challenges, how are employers adapting their employee rewards/benefits strategy?
  • What does this mean for the ‘future of work’ and for employers?

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Host: James Marsh, Presenter, HRreview
James is an organisational learning and development specialist who has worked as an HR manager, consultant, in-house recruiter, and trainer. He has continued to work closely with HRreview as a podcast presenter and chairperson for their award-winning webinar series, InsideHR.

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Guest: Sarah Jefferys, Head of Reward Consulting, Reward & Benefits Consulting at Gallagher
Sarah leads the reward consulting team at Gallagher, helping businesses design and implement strategic and engaging reward programmes that reflect company values and culture.

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Chernelle Vaughan is a Marketing Manager at HRreview, an HR news, opinion, and advice publication. She is an author and content creator who contributes articles and hosts podcasts covering contemporary workplace topics including employee experience, remote working, generational workplace dynamics, and organizational culture. She holds education from the University of Westminster and is based in Merton, England.

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