HR & Beyond
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HR & Beyond explores the changing world of work through real conversations with HR leaders, industry experts, and forward-thinking professionals. Hosted by experienced HR leaders in the APAC region, we go beyond the buzzwords to bring you bold ideas and practical insights.
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HR & Beyond
Rethinking Total Rewards in the Age of Flexibility ft. Tom Farmer
In this conversation, we unpack:
🔹 Why traditional rewards are failing 💸
🔹 How to balance flexibility with performance ⚖️
🔹 What HR leaders — especially in SMEs — can do today to stay competitive 🚀
🔹 The role of managerial courage in building high-performing teams 🏆
👤 About our guest, Tom Farmer:
Tom Farmer is founder, owner and Managing Director of Freelance Total Rewards.
💼 Tom previously held senior consulting roles with Mercer and Aon and has taught seminars for KornFerry Hay.
📊 With 40 years of experience in the determination of compensation and benefits, Tom's work has influenced billions of dollars in salaries, bonuses and other rewards provided by his employers and clients.
🌏 Tom created the ASEAN Total Rewards Institute in 2017, which has conferred over 800 certifications in the practice of total rewards to practitioners in 30+ countries.