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Totally Rewarding Chats | Ep. 43: Annual Incentive plans
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- Totally Rewarding Chats
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- Jul 9, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2577
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Summary
Paul and Sean sit down with Susan Malinowski to explore what makes short-term incentive programs successful and why thoughtful design matters just as much as the payout. Susan shares best practices for building incentive plans that drive the right behaviors, communicating programs effectively, and measuring success over time. From the unique challenges facing mid-sized organizations to practical tips for improving incentive strategy, this conversation is full of actionable insights for compensation and HR leaders.