
Getting Rewards Right: What They Are, What They Do, and How to Manage Them
By
S. Richard Park, Ph.D., Principal & CEO at Talent Alignment, LLC
Thursday, February 12th, 8:00AM - 9:00AM
Virtual Only
Today’s organizations can offer more than 150 different rewards, benefits, and perks—and that’s where the complexity begins. Decisions around cost-sharing, eligibility, cadence and timing, individual versus team rewards, short- versus long-term incentives, and financial versus non-financial offerings all add layers of challenge.
Adding to this complexity, every employee brings strong opinions about what their organization should offer—often shaped by what the company down the street provides or what friends and peers receive from their employers.
Be ready to engage in what promises to be a lively and thought-provoking discussion on the true value of rewards, benefits, and perks—and how they can be intentionally designed to support your business and your people.
What you’ll Learn:
- Examine the full range of rewards and their potential to drive organizational performance.
- Evaluate options for designing and delivering effective incentive systems.
- Understand the value of a clearly defined rewards philosophy and its role in supporting business strategy.
About the Speaker:

Rick partners with executive business leaders to create a competitive advantage through people. He has held specialized roles in assessment design and validation, workforce development, rewards, performance management, culture, and other critical people systems.
Rick’s passion for business strategy prompted him to transition into HR Executive roles supporting CEOs and other executives with global responsibilities. He has worked in technology (Dell, Microsoft), manufacturing (Georgia-Pacific, KSB SE & Co. KGaA), and HR consulting (AON).
Today Rick leads an HR consulting firm called Talent Alignment, LLC. He brings a practical approach to the firm’s clients by focusing on delivering a competitive advantage through people. Rick’s ability to speak to executive leaders in business terms is much appreciated by his partners and their clients.
Rick earned a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology to help prepare him for a career in HR, Talent Management, and OE. His volunteer work involves coaching incarcerated individuals and groups. He enjoys playing guitar, cycling, announcing high school sports, and home projects. He and his wife Lisa enjoy traveling, exploring restaurants, and spending time with their two adult children Lauren and Michael (and their dog Dempsey).
Attendees earn one (1) recertification credit for SHRM and/or HRCI certifications.