SUSS Human Capital Insights Series: The Future of Work and Pay

The future of work is here. As technology accelerates the shift toward skills-based work and fluid job structures, traditional pay systems built around job roles are struggling to keep pace. In view of this evolution, the entire spectrum of HR functions must adopt leading-edge models and progressive practices to stay competitive and relevant to the business.

In this SUSS Human Capital Insights webinar, Dr. Fermin Diez will explore how profound transformations are redefining both work design and reward strategies. Drawing from his latest research and professional practice, he will cover the rise of skills-based pay and why this recognition of the pay-for-skills/person principle may soon replace traditional job-based models. He will also demonstrate how AI and data analytics are enabling companies to make pay decisions based on clear evidence to truly drive employee motivation. Finally, he will demonstrate how organizations can cultivate a leadership mindset needed to design integrated reward systems by strategically balancing the pay mix (fixed, variable, non-monetary) to achieve the delicate balance between manpower cost, agility, and win the “war for talents”. 

Speaker

Dr. Fermin Diez is former Deputy CEO and Group Director of the National Council of Social Service, Singapore. He is an Adjunct Professor at Singapore Management University, and previously taught at Singapore University of Social Sciences, National University of Singapore, and Nanyang Technological University. Dr. Diez led a landmark project to determine the levels of pay and bonuses for the Singapore Government and Politicians. The author of three influential books, including The Remuneration Handbook, his current research focuses on AI for HR and the Future of Pay. Recognized as a Top HR Influencer in Asia, he frequently keynotes and serves on several Boards and HR Committees in Singapore and abroad.

Moderator

Mr. Alan Goh is a Senior Lecturer with the Human Resource Management Programme at SUSS. He is an experienced HR practitioner with key specialisation in compensation and benefits in global multinational companies across diverse industries. He was a civil engineer involved in the construction of Changi Airport passenger terminal 2, a faculty lecturer at Nanyang Business School, and the author of Total Rewards Management which is published by Pearson Education.

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