Culture by Design: Total Rewards Signals Guide Organizations Through Change.

“At the time, I was equally drawn to finance and HR, and I've always seen myself at the intersection of numbers and people. How powerful storytelling with numbers could be and That's what tugged me into a career in total rewards.”

This quote highlights her foundational perspective on total rewards, bridging finance and people strategy.

“What I've learned along the way is that total rewards isn't just about numbers. If rewards were just numbers, they would fail. And if they are signals of what we value, then they sure have the propensity to transform. And that is what really excites me the most, the chance to shape culture at scale through something as powerful as rewards.”

This encapsulates her core philosophy that total rewards are a transformative tool for cultural impact, not just transactional figures.

“For the first time, traditional compensation playbooks had to be thrown out or at least flipped. Remote work blurred the boundaries, benchmarks stopped making sense and locational differences came under the spotlight. Suddenly, rewards wasn't just about pay. It was more about fairness, belonging, and keeping pace with an entirely new social contract to work.”

This quote vividly describes the unprecedented challenges faced by HR during COVID, forcing a re-evaluation of compensation and rewards in a new work paradigm.

“Introducing structure gave leaders credibility. It created clarity for employees, but we were careful not to lose the energy of the entrepreneurial culture that smaller organizations typically have. They cherish and they hold on to it for dear life.”

This highlights the delicate balance HR leaders must strike when scaling, ensuring governance without stifling innovation and engagement.

“I don't think we have the answers just yet. I think certainly something's quite certain is that transparent communication is really the name of the game. And if you do nail it, then there's immediate outcomes and just fruitful discussions at the back end of it.”

This emphasizes the non-negotiable importance of transparent communication as a foundation for building trust and positive employee relations.

“If we show up consistently as credible and resilient partners who shape strategy, not just execute it, HR and rewards won't be asking for a seat at the table. We'll be designing the top table itself.”

This powerful quote articulates her vision for the future of HR, positioning it as a strategic, proactive force in organizational design and direction.