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Tackling software selection with confidence. Featuring a Rewards Toolbox. Complimentary places reserved for senior reward practitioners (in-house only)
This unmissable event will go much further than our essential informative sessions on software selection and implementation: we aim to provide compensation professionals with the tools and guidance to streamline and simplify their reward structures prior to software selection.
Date: Wednesday 26th April 2017
Duration: One day
Brochure [PDF]: Download
Venue: Copthorne Tara Hotel, Scarsdale Place, Kensington, London, United Kingdom W8 5SR (GPS W8 5SY)
Fees: 75 complimentary places reserved for senior reward/HR practitioners and their IT support staff; non-guest tickets £295.00 + VAT
E-reward is inviting 75 senior reward practitioners to a 'Discovery Day', aimed at equipping you with all the information you need to make the right strategic buying decisions. So if you are a Head of Reward, or a Reward/HR Manager, or an HR Director, for an employer with more than 250 employees, apply now for one of these 75 complimentary places. We are also inviting IT staff. You have a crucial role in working with the reward team to purchase and successfully use the system that is right for both of you. To apply for your guest ticket, please email: paul@e-reward.co.uk.
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Case studies – DHL Supply Chain, Pitney Bowes and Travelex
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Tools and guidance for you to streamline and simplify your reward structures prior to software selection.
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Deciding on the functionality you need – What could the right software do for your business?
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From administrators to modellers – Making every bit of functionality count.
Download the speaker presentations
> Download Ultimate Guide to Choosing Compensation Planning Software PDF
> Download DHL Supply Chain PDF
> Download OpenSymmetry and Travelex PDF
The 2017 Compensation Planning Software conference is set to become the most talked about event of the year. This unmissable event will go much further than our essential informative sessions on software selection and implementation: our aim this year is to provide in-house compensation professionals with the tools and guidance for them to streamline and simplify their reward structures prior to software selection, particularly for those who have little or no exposure to this specialist software and what it can do.
Our facilitator, Alan Gibbons, Managing Director of The Reward Practice, has created the perfect blend of workshop sessions to enable companies with limited resources to tackle their software selection with confidence.
Rewards Toolbox
‘Many clients I meet are ready to move ahead with selecting the right software, but frankly, a lot of initial work needs to be done to create effective pay and grade structures ready for transition into the most suitable compensation planning systems. So this year, our seminar will start with an easy-to-use “Rewards Toolbox” that I designed in 2016 for one of the world’s major pharmaceutical companies. It was used to streamline its reward practices across 60 countries. This exciting methodology has never before been publicly showcased. It will enable delegates to understand the task ahead of them and to ensure that their compensation practices are properly aligned prior to any software selection initiatives.’ – Alan Gibbons.
Using this toolkit approach, Alan strongly believes that companies can quickly (and quietly!) put their house in order and be assured that their internal and external rewards strategies match the best in the business and are ready to integrate with the right compensation software.
Following this toolkit case study, Alan will provide a step-by-step guide to software selection designed to quickly find a way through a plethora of selection and buying decisions. There will be five separate sessions in total, interspersed with presentations from our chosen vendor partners.
Alan is guaranteeing that all delegates come away from the seminar with a game plan on how to move forward. For the first time in 2017, intensive roundtable discussions will take place at each stage in the process, and delegates will be able to carefully construct a project plan suited to their own particular circumstances. In addition, Alan will welcome delegates’ questions and concerns in advance, so that these may form a focal point for discussions throughout the day.
We invite you to invest your time in the company of Alan and to work with him to craft your own unique approach to both getting ready for your transformation, and for implementing the compensation software which is best for your organisation.
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Last year's event was hugely successful and the feedback from delegates was exceptional, so you should find it very useful and enjoyable . . .
'There was a lot that I could take away and share with my HR Team. In addition, I appreciated having a bit of one-to-one time with the vendors. It gave my company a better perspective on the possibilities and also, what types of companies are out there that may be able to support us.'
'Thank you very much for the opportunity to join the event – to see some of the products on offer in the market for prospective buyers.'
'We would like to start the process of gathering information and requirements as soon as possible!'
'Great insights provided in relation to the overall selection of a provider, including the views of the providers themselves.'
'Little you could improve upon – quite an intensive day with a full agenda!'
'An excellent day which was well worth the trip from my perspective.'
'I enjoyed the content and breadth of the day.'
'I enjoyed hearing from the vendors and getting real-life examples.'
'I enjoyed the interaction with vendors and other attendees.'
'Enjoyed the opportunity to meet the vendors.'
'Enjoyed the up-to-date insights from providers.'
Thanks to our sponsors . . .
OpenSymmetry (OS) provides end-to-end sales performance management (SPM) consulting services, from strategy work and data services to implementation and post-implementation services, in partnership with the leading SPM technology vendors in the industry. With over two million payees enabled by OS solutions, OpenSymmetry is committed to creating the best possible user experience for sales technology solutions and enabling clients to have sustainable SPM environments, whether through operational self-sufficiency or through OS managed services. Since 2004, OS has completed over 1,500 successful SPM projects for more than 500 clients ranging from SMEs to enterprise-level companies across four continents.
Web: www.opensymmetry.com
Email: os_info@opensymmetry.com
Tel: +44 (0) 800 756 6736
Our mission is to make the workforce of our customers happy. beqom drives happiness by allowing business managers to lead, align and motivate employees and partners. The beqom Total Compensation platform is used globally across all industry sectors by over 100 large companies such as Microsoft and Vodafone. It addresses all performance and compensation aspects such as salary review, bonus, long-term incentives, commissions, benefits, non-cash rewards and all key drivers for employee performance and sales performance. HR, Sales and Finance leverage our platform to drive performance, retention, cost optimization, efficiency, compliance and … happiness among their people.
Web: www.beqom.com
Email: info@beqom.com
Tel: +44 (0) 20 3808 8945
'Delivering co-created, bespoke software solutions for planning, modelling and implementing comprehensive reward programmes'
We make managing compensation simple, so you can design and implement reward programmes that have the biggest impact. Whether you have an elite global talent pool of 100 executives or need to look after 100,000+ employees, a small dedicated team provides the same bespoke and intimate service. We build our solutions to fit our client’s remuneration plans and processes, both now and in the future – each client we work with is different in their needs, approach and solution to implement. We believe you should never have to adapt your processes or ambitions to the limitations of standardised software. It’s your solution, built without compromise.
A few of our clients who enjoy this intimate service include:
- The world leader in marketing communications services – 175,000 employees in over 100 countries worldwide.
- The world’s leading telecommunications company – 90,000 employees in over 30 countries worldwide.
- The world’s third largest private oil and metals trader – 9,000 employees in 58 countries worldwide.
Web: www.hwcltd.com
Email: clairebedwell@hwcltd.co.uk
Tel: +44 1392 445 995
Peoplefluent provides enterprise-grade, best of breed compensation and talent management software, designed to support the entire workforce that is built around people and not HR processes. PeopleFluent’s customers benefit from solutions with configurability without compromise, supported by a concierge-level of implementation and support service. This allows compensation planning on whatever terms your organisation needs, no matter how large or complex the requirements, in the most efficient and transparent way. Our solutions have helped over 5,100 organisations globally, helping to equip leaders with the meaningful talent data and strategic analytics necessary to make better business decisions.
Web: www.peoplefluent.com
Email: joe.slater@peoplefluent.com
Tel: 0207 832 3440
Leading companies choose IBM’s highly flexible and scalable Incentive Compensation Management solution to automate incentive calculations and provide online compensation statements and reporting for employees. A leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Incentive Compensation Management, the IBM solution drives the right employee behavior as you increase operational efficiency, accuracy and auditability.
IBM Incentive Compensation Management provides:
- Reports, dashboards, analytics and modelling
- Automated processes, scheduling and task management
- Work flow management and audit tracking
- On-premise or cloud-based deployment
Web: www.ibm.com/analytics/us/en/business/sales-performance-management
Email: matthew.blanchard@uk.ibm.com
The Event
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12
World Class Speakers
2500+
People in Attendance
3
Days of Events
100%
Reward Professionals
The Agenda
PROGRAMME
Intensive roundtable discussions will take place at each stage in the process, and delegates will be able to carefully construct a project plan suited to their own particular circumstances. In addition, Alan will welcome delegates’ questions and concerns in advance, so that these may form a focal point for discussions throughout the day.
9.00: REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST
SHOWCASE
Join us for breakfast whilst visiting our exhibitors.
10.00: INTRODUCTION – A GUIDE TO THE OBJECTIVES OF TODAY'S EVENT
10.05: PREPARATION IS EVERYTHING – USING SIMPLE TOOLS AND GUIDELINES FOR YOU TO STREAMLINE AND SIMPLIFY YOUR REWARD STRUCTURES PRIOR TO SOFTWARE SELECTION
Let’s face it – our existing pay arrangements are rarely textbook perfect – issues about internal grading relativity and fit with the external pay market exist even in the world’s top companies. However, some simple housekeeping can transform your current practices and make them ‘fit for purpose’ in terms of being able to choose and implement new systems at least cost and minimum disruption.
So, before selecting the right software, it’s vital to create effective pay and grade structures ready for transition into the most suitable compensation planning systems. This session introduces delegates to an easy-to-use ‘Rewards Toolbox’, designed in 2016 for one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. It was used to streamline its reward practices across 60 countries. This exciting methodology has never before been publicly showcased.
It will enable delegates to understand the task ahead of them, and to ensure that their compensation practices are properly aligned prior to any software selection initiatives. Using this toolkit approach, companies can quietly put their house in order and be assured that their internal and external rewards strategies match the best in the business and are ready to integrate with the right compensation software.
Alan Gibbons, Managing Director, The Reward Practice
10.40: CASE STUDY: TRAVELEX
SELECTING SOFTWARE IS EASY. SELECTING THE RIGHT SOFTWARE IS HARD
A recent study of approximately 600 business and IT executives revealed that 75% of respondents admit that their software projects are either always or usually 'doomed right from the start'. This illustrates the complexity of selecting software that meets the unique needs of your organisation.
This session will guide you through the journey Travelex took from identifying software need at last year’s E-reward Compensation Software Showcase to sales compensation technology purchase in December 2016. Travelex and OpenSymmetry will share what it takes to go from need, to a recognised project, to selection, and finally to purchase. Our co-presenters will walk you through four key components, along with best practices, for a successful technology selection:
- the case for automation
- key requirements and considerations
- vendor evaluation
- purchase justification.
Robyn Brack, Global Head HR Operations, Travelex, and James Mulligan, Regional Sales Director, EMEA, OpenSymmetry
11.20: SHOWCASE
A chance for refreshment whilst visiting our exhibitors.
11.40: DECIDING ON THE FUNCTIONALITY YOU NEED: WHAT COULD THE RIGHT SOFTWARE DO FOR YOUR BUSINESS?
There is no single template of functionality – all compensation planning systems are different. But then, so are you – let’s examine what’s on offer, what can be customised, and how to create your ideal system specification. Great vendors know that your company is in a unique position, and will do all they can to accommodate your needs and make the system work for you from Day 1.
Alan Gibbons, Managing Director, The Reward Practice
12.15: TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED . . .
HWC's presentation will look at a typical day in the life of a reward professional and what that means for us as reward software providers. We will explore some of the more frequently asked questions; some of the challenges that we have faced and we will show why sometimes 'it’s just a simple change' never quite ends up like that in reality. For us at HWC, a successful implementation and ongoing use of compensation software can only be guaranteed when you have the right partnership between client and provider: both working towards shared aims and objectives; both with clear expectations of the roles each party will play. This presentation will help to show you how you can achieve this.
Featuring a mini case study: WPP.
John Thrower – Managing Director, and Claire Bedwell – Client Services Director, HWC
Jake Bowyer, Reward Analyst, WPP
12.45: JOIN US FOR LUNCH
SHOWCASE
A chance for refreshment whilst visiting our exhibitors.
1.35: FROM ADMINISTRATORS TO MODELLERS – MAKING EVERY BIT OF FUNCTIONALITY COUNT
Well-chosen software will streamline reward functionality and activities – but more awaits. You need to demand tailored user experiences and embrace advanced modelling applications which will turn you from a reward professional into an influential business partner and master of talent management. We explore how you can take full advantage of what’s on offer and ensure it’s included in the packages you invest in.
Alan Gibbons, Managing Director, The Reward Practice
2.10: CASE STUDY: DHL SUPPLY CHAIN
OUR COMPENSATION TECHNOLOGY JOURNEY
Having recently started a project to implement a global compensation management system for 30,000 employees in 50 countries, Andrea will present an overview of:
- The background and business case for the system
- The compensation software selection process
- Key learnings and practical recommendations to select the best vendor and get business backing for your investment
Andrea Rae, Senior Director Global Compensation & Benefits, DHL Supply Chain
2.40: SHOWCASE
A chance for refreshment whilst visiting our exhibitors.
3.00: TAKING THE GUESSWORK OUT OF VENDOR SELECTION – CHOOSING YOUR PARTNERS WITH CONFIDENCE
Having assessed your specific needs and done some internal housekeeping, you can open your heart to a range of suitable vendors. We will look at the best-structured approach to doing this quickly and with authority, and especially how to make difficult decisions which are best for you and your company.
Alan Gibbons, Managing Director, The Reward Practice
3.35 CASE STUDY: PITNEY BOWES
THE PITNEY BOWES STRATEGY FOR GLOBAL DOMINATION THROUGH PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT IN THE CLOUD. HOW DO YOU GET EVERYONE ON THE SAME PAGE?
How and why Pitney Bowes selected and implemented IBM SPM to align their global compensation strategy.
Andrew Small, Director of European Commissions & Payroll, Pitney Bowes, and Matthew Blanchard, European Leader, IBM Sales Performance Management
4.05: A FINAL REVIEW OF THE PROCESS – HOW YOU CAN FIND OUT MORE AND THEN MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS
A concise round-up of what we have learned today, including the key decisions and activities which will ensure that your software selection process is a complete success.
Alan Gibbons, Managing Director, The Reward Practice
4.15: PANEL SESSION – PUT YOUR QUESTIONS TO OUR PANEL OF EXPERTS
4.45: DRINKS RECEPTION
5.30: CLOSE OF CONFERENCE
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The Speakers
Claire Bedwell
Client Services Director, HWC
Matthew Blanchard
European Leader, IBM Sales Performance Management
Robyn Brack
Global Head HR Operations, Travelex
James Mulligan
Regional Sales Director, EMEA, OpenSymmetry
Andrea Rae
Senior Director Global Compensation & Benefits, DHL Supply Chain
Andrew Small
Director of European Commissions & Payroll, Pitney Bowes
John Thrower
Managing Director, HWC
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