Strategic and Total Reward


Strategic and total reward connects organisational goals with employee needs. By aligning tangible and intangible rewards with strategy, organisations can improve engagement, retention, and performance. A holistic approach enables employers to balance cost-effectiveness with fairness, motivation, and long-term sustainability.

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Strategic and Total Reward

Strategic and Total Reward Definition

Strategic reward is a long-term approach that integrates reward systems with business objectives, workforce needs, and values. Total reward extends beyond pay and benefits to include recognition, development, and work-life balance (Elrayah and Semlali, 2023). Together, they create a holistic framework for motivating employees, enhancing engagement, and sustaining performance.

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  • Adesina, I.A. and Egbuta, O.U., Strategic Reward and Recognition Systems: Driving Employee Engagement and Retention in Talent Management Practices. DOI: https://doi.org/10.47191/jefms/v8-i5-18
  • Chukwuka, E. J., Dibie, K. E. (2024), Strategic Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Human Resource Management (HR) Employee Performance Evaluation Function. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation 7(2), 269-282. DOI: 10.52589/IJEBI-HET5STYK
  • CIPD, 2023. Strategic and Total Reward Factsheet. [online] London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Available at: https://www.cipd.org/uk/knowledge/factsheets/strategic-total-factsheet/ [Accessed 3 September 2025].
  • Elrayah, M. and Semlali, Y., 2023. Sustainable total reward strategies for talented employees’ sustainable performance, satisfaction, and motivation: Evidence from the educational sector. Sustainability, 15(2), p.1605. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/su15021605

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