Is Traditional Rewards Model Dead?

Is Traditional Rewards Model Dead?

Author: Vantage Circle April 10, 2026 Duration: 22:37

When we talk about rewards at work, the conversation often goes back to familiar territory, pay bands, annual hikes, and benefits packages. But the reality is, the way people work today looks nothing like the systems these rewards were originally designed for. Work has become more fluid. Expectations have shifted. 

Which brings us to a question that's hard to ignore: Is the traditional rewards model dead or is it just struggling to keep up?

To help us unpack this, we're joined by Sahiba Vadhera, Director – Total Rewards, APAC at JLL. With her hands-on experience shaping reward strategies across the region, she brings a grounded perspective on what needs to evolve in how organisations think about rewards.


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