IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026

4 Oct - 9 Oct 2026

Session information

The future of global benefits and rewards: reinventing compensation across industries

Committee(s)

Employment and Industrial Relations Law Committee (Lead)
Banking & Financial Law Committee

Description

As workforces become increasingly global, diverse and digitally enabled, traditional compensation and benefits models are being challenged. This session will explore how organisations across industries are rethinking global reward strategies to remain competitive, compliant and aligned with evolving employee expectations.
 
The panel will examine key trends shaping the future of benefits and rewards, including pay transparency, flexible and personalised benefits, ESG and sustainability considerations, the impact of remote and cross border work, and the growing use of data and technology in reward design. Particular attention will be given to the legal, regulatory and industrial relations implications of implementing global or regional reward frameworks.
 
Drawing on practical experiences and comparative perspectives, the session will provide insights into how employers can balance global consistency with local requirements, manage cost and risk, and support attraction, retention and engagement in a rapidly changing labour market.