We support growth companies with scalable
strategies for pay, equity and employee benefits.
rewards is a network of independent Total Rewards experts, focused on the needs of growth companies, venture capital firms and company builders in Europe.
Whether it is about setting up competitive reward structures in fast-changing industries, motivating incentive schemes, equity compensation, modern employee benefits or the EU Pay Transparency act. We have you covered.
We support founders and People leaders of early-stage start-ups with concrete enablement support and checklists for first compensation decisions.
Smart compensation decisions from early on, avoiding mess and costly fixes down the line (e.g., wasted equity ownership)
A competitive Total Rewards offering is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent. We built pragmatic job architectures and benchmark compensation against relevant competitors.
Foundational job architectures (job levels and job families) and market-based compensation bands for every role in every market, ensuring consistent pay decision (and employee trust)
Well-designed equity programs motivate employees and impress shareholders. We design foundational employee equity plans for start-ups and scale-ups.
Tailored employee equity programs for start-ups and scale-ups with clear, crisp employee communications that boost the perceived value of ownership
We craft modern employee benefit offerings that matter to employees, set growth companies apart from their competitors for talent and deliver a measurable ROI.
Higher perceived value of Total Rewards, improved retention and benefit usage, and scalable benefits administration across markets
We support scale-ups with cleaning up any compensation legacy, with benchmarking compensation when expanding into new markets, and with the definition of a holistic Total Rewards strategy, in line with a company's vision and budget.
A future-fit Total Rewards strategy that enables competitive, fair and coherent pay practices that scale as you grow
Personnel costs are a major cost position for most growth companies. We help establish a pay-for-performance culture to increase the ROI of personnel costs.
A Total Rewards framework that enables performance-differentiated pay decisions and a higher ROI of compensation
Many companies get bonuses wrong. We design motivating Sales incentive schemes for all go-to-market roles, aligned to commercial objectives.
Simple, self-funding and motivating Sales incentive schemes, boosting the commercial performance of European growth companies
We support start-ups and scale-ups in ensuring fair compensation practices and getting ready for the transparency requirements of the EU Pay Transparency Directive, aiming to convey the value of Total Rewards to every employee.
Fair compensation practices and a pragmatic compliance roadmap, from job classification and pay gap analysis to candidate disclosure templates and manager enablement
We provide concrete advice and helping hands throughout corporate transactions, e.g., on the impact of an exit event on outstanding equity awards or the design of tailored retention programs to incentivize mission-critical employees.
Hands-on support through corporate transactions, from equity impact analysis for exit scenarios to change-in-control retention and transition packages
Our network offers Total Rewards solutions that integrate local market insights with best practices from leading European technology companies.
Interested in working with us? We are providing bespoke consulting, advisory and interim management services. Choose the engagement option that best fits your company’s needs.
Do you want us to manage your compensation projects end-to-end? This option is ideal for clearly defined projects, such as setting up competitive rewards structures, designing incentive schemes or getting your organization ready for the EU Pay Transparency Directive.
Sign up for a subscription of Total Rewards expertise. This option includes time-limited access to our network resources and one of our experienced consultants being on-demand to support your company with all Total Rewards matters.
Do you struggle to hire permanently or need interim support for a limited period of time? This option is ideal for companies seeking an experienced Head of Rewards on short notice and with immediate impact.
Book a free 30-minute consultation with an experienced Total Rewards expert and get to know our network.
