Global compensation trends and what they mean in 2026: Data-driven insights for executive leaders

As workforce dynamics, AI capabilities and pay transparency expectations accelerate, 2026 presents a pivotal moment for senior leaders to rethink how compensation aligns with business strategy. 

Join global reward leaders as they share real‑world perspectives on the rapidly evolving compensation landscape.

In this executive-panel webinar, we’ll explore the trends reshaping global rewards — and how they are redefining priorities, operating models and leadership decisions for compensation and HR leaders globally.

In this session, you will learn:

• How global reward leaders are prioritizing 2026 strategies amid economic uncertainty and shifting regional dynamics 
• How organizations are making smarter, more targeted salary‑budget decisions in a stabilizing budget environment
• How AI and emerging skills demands are reshaping pay strategies and the future of global rewards

This session is designed to help executive leaders explore how data-driven, transparent and strategically differentiated pay practices can strengthen organizational performance and talent resilience. You’ll leave with actionable insights to guide your 2026 compensation strategy. 

Speakers

• Chris Kelley, Global Director of Compensation and HRIS, Wahl Clipper
• Larissa Thompson, International Compensation Manager, Mary Kay
• Sam Rakyan, Global Business Leader, Rewards Data Intelligence, WTW

Moderated by: Scott Schnijderberg, Senior Director, Work & Rewards, WTW

Details 

Date
Thursday, February 26 

Time
Noon to 1:00 p.m. ET 

Contact
If you have questions, please contact Lauren Rosselli.