Getting our Reward Heads Together

The Disability Pay Gap

In this episode of Getting Our Reward Heads Together, we’re exploring one of the least talked about inequalities in the workplace: the Disability Pay Gap.
 
Reward Heads CEO Victoria Milford is joined by Katy Downes, Director at Proelio HR Ltd, to unpack why the disability pay gap remains largely hidden — and what organisations can do to address it before mandatory reporting becomes a reality.
 
They discuss:
Why disability pay gaps exist, and why they’re often misunderstood
The critical role of trust, disclosure, and psychological safety
How “reasonable adjustments data” can reveal inequity that disability declarations miss
The importance of inclusive pay governance and manager capability
What organisations should be doing now to prepare for new legislation
This 20-minute episode offers practical insights into building fairer, more transparent and more inclusive Reward systems.

Reward In Third Sector

In this episode of Getting Our Reward Heads Together, we explore the realities of Reward in the Third Sector — from charities and not-for-profits to membership organisations and social care providers.
Reward Heads CEO Victoria Milford is joined by Christina Jones, Consulting Manager at Reward Heads, to unpack how Third Sector employers can stay fair, competitive, and values-driven in an environment where budgets are tight and expectations are rising.
They cover:
The impact of the Living Wage and pay compression on salary structures
How charities can balance fairness with financial constraints
Why Total Reward and organisational values matter more than ever
Practical examples of pay frameworks that work — and those that don’t
Whether you’re leading HR in a charity or advising boards on pay governance, this 14-minute episode offers clear, experience-based insights into building meaningful and sustainable Reward strategies that align with purpose.

Kindness in Reward

In this episode of Getting Our Reward Heads Together, we explore the power of Kindness — and why it matters not only in our personal lives but also in how we think about Reward and organisational culture.
Reward Heads CEO Victoria Milford is joined by Lynne Misner, Founder and CEO of Small Acts of Kindness, and Liggy Webb, international speaker and author of Kindness: How to Make a Positive Difference.
Together, they discuss how small, intentional acts of kindness can strengthen wellbeing, create connection, and even improve retention, trust, and motivation at work.
They explore:
Why Kindness boosts wellbeing and lowers stress
How Kindness belongs within Total Reward
The ripple effect: how small acts create meaningful impact
Real stories of kindness shaping both community and workplace culture
This uplifting 10-minute episode is ideal for HR and Reward leaders, culture-builders, and anyone who believes in the power of human connection.
 

Reward in Tech

In this episode of Getting Our Reward Heads Together, we explore one of the fastest-moving frontiers in reward: Tech.
Reward Heads CEO Victoria Milford is joined by David Whitfield, CEO & Co-Founder of HRDataHub, to unpack how HR and Reward leaders can keep pace with this rapidly evolving world.
They discuss how to benchmark roles that didn’t exist a year ago, why traditional salary surveys are falling behind, and what a “total reward” approach looks like when skills are changing by the month.
Whether you’re supporting a tech-heavy business or simply trying to future-proof your reward strategy, this conversation offers clear, practical insights for navigating pay in the AI era.
 

Getting the most out of Recognition

In this episode of Getting Our Reward Heads Together, we explore one of the most overlooked yet powerful aspects of reward: recognition.
What exactly is recognition: and why does it matter so much?Reward Heads CEO Victoria Milford is joined by Hannah Armstrong, Consulting Manager at Reward Heads, to unpack how organisations can build recognition into their culture in ways that feel genuine, inclusive, and cost-effective.
From the psychology of feeling valued, to the balance between formal and informal recognition, and the role of senior leadership in keeping programmes authentic, this discussion shares practical ways to make recognition part of everyday working life.
Whether you’re reviewing your current reward strategy or just starting to think about recognition, this 25-minute episode will help you turn “thank you” into something that truly drives engagement and retention.

Designing Effective Bonus Schemes

In this episode of Getting Our Reward Heads Together, we tackle one of the most debated questions in reward: bonus schemes.
 
Do they really work? How should they be designed? And what pitfalls should organisations avoid?
 
Reward Heads CEO Victoria Milford is joined by Claire Williams, Consulting Director at Reward Heads, to explore how to create bonus schemes that are motivating, commercially sound, and aligned to business strategy.
 
From setting the right measures and weightings, to managing affordability, performance links, and employee buy-in, this practical discussion will help you rethink how bonuses fit into your wider reward approach.
 
Whether you’re reviewing your current scheme or designing a new one, this 25-minute episode offers insights to help you get it right.

Payrolling Benefits in Kind: Insights with Ian Goodwin (Forvis Mazars UK)

In this episode of Getting Our Reward Heads Together, we explore the government’s plan to make payrolling benefits in kind mandatory from April 2027. Victoria Milford from Reward Heads is joined by Ian Goodwin from Forvis Mazars UK, to discuss what the changes mean for employers, the practical challenges of moving away from P11Ds, and how organisations can prepare.
 
Whether you’re dealing with company cars, salary sacrifice, or private medical insurance, this conversation will help you understand the upcoming rules, key timelines, and actions to take now to stay compliant.

Talking Total Reward

Reward Heads CEO Victoria Milford and Consulting Director Claire Williams talk Total Reward.