Welcome to the after-event page for PwC's Reward event held on 5 June 2025. This year's theme, "Balancing Pay, Performance, and Purpose: Navigating Modern Rewards," brought together industry professionals to network and explore the latest trends in Total Rewards and Recognition.
Attendees engaged in enriching breakout sessions that included keynote presentations, interactive workshops, and dynamic round table discussions. Key topics included skills-based pay, the impact of AI on rewards, and insights into pay transparency and tax reforms.
Discover the highlights and insights shared during this successful gathering.
Reward event
Aftermovie
Watch our Healthcare Summit 2024 aftermovie
Insights from PwC event owner, guest speakers and participants
We invited PwC representatives, as well as our guest speakers and participants, to share their thoughts and perspectives on the event. Below, you can find their insights.
PwC
PwC Belgium - Bart Van den Bussche
Guest speakers
Growth Inc. - Peter De Keyzer
KULeuven - Sophie De Winne
Participants
Lighthouse - Bo Zenner & Lander Van den Bosch
eM-Power Leadership Services - Michael Van Impe
Reward event 2025: Breakout sessions and description
- Navigating change
- Beyond traditional rewards
- Pay transparency
- Smart savings
Navigating change
Impact of Belgian tax reform on businesses and individuals
Our expert examined the significant changes introduced by the ongoing tax reform and analysed their implications for both businesses and individuals. We highlighted the key amendments to ensure the attendees clearly understood how these changes could affect their organisations and workforces. Additionally, we explored how the reform might impact organisations’ remuneration policies and identified opportunities for optimising compensation for both employers and employees or company directors. This session delivered valuable insights that empowered participants to navigate the new landscape effectively.
Attendees took advantage of this chance to stay informed and equipped themselves with the knowledge needed to make strategic decisions in response to these tax changes.
Beyond traditional rewards
Harnessing AI and skill-based compensation to be future-ready
Unlock the future of compensation! In the rapidly evolving business landscape of recent years, staying competitive required rethinking how talent was rewarded.
Participants joined us for an eye-opening session on the revolutionary shift from traditional reward systems to AI-driven, skill-based compensation. They discovered how this cutting-edge approach not only attracted top talent but also fueled continuous learning and innovation. Attendees learned how to cultivate a future-ready workforce that thrived on adaptability and sustained growth.
Those who attended had the opportunity to transform their organisation’s reward strategy and drive unparalleled success. By registering, they positioned themselves at the forefront of this game-changing movement! decisions in response to these tax changes.
Pay transparency
Challenges and opportunities in implementation
With just one year remaining until Member States had to implement the EU Pay Transparency Directive by June 2026, organisations began testing their readiness for these new mandates. This directive represented a significant shift towards greater openness and fairness in compensation practices across Europe. Was it a curse or a blessing?
Attendees participated in an engaging discussion on the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing pay transparency. The session explored how organisations could effectively navigate this transition, address potential hurdles, and leverage transparency to promote equity and trust in the workplace.
Smart savings
Optimising pension plans and wage tax benefits
In today's fiercely competitive landscape, where juggling with employee expectations and employment costs was a common issue, substantial optimisations were achieved in the realm of pension plans and wage tax benefits.
During this session, participants explored strategies for optimising pension schemes. At the same time, they delved into the intricacies of wage withholding tax exemptions and their limits, offering insights to ensure compliance and boost financial health.
Attendees discovered how they could maximize employee satisfaction with well-designed pension plans and effective negotiations with their pension provider, ensuring every euro was used effectively. They learned strategies to navigate complex tax regulations and optimise exemptions to improve their bottom line.
Participants were part of the conversation rethinking financial efficiency and employee engagement in the challenging work environment of the time.
Contact us
