In this episode of How I Turned the Corner, host Kendra Prospero sits down with Dr. Scott Cawood, CEO of WorldatWork and author of The New Work Exchange, at the Rocky Mountain Total Rewards Conference. Together, they explore the evolution of compensation models, challenging outdated “butts in seats” productivity mindsets, and advocating for a flexible, outcome-based work culture. Dr. Cawood discusses the rise of “freedom currency,” pay equity, flexible compensation models like daily pay, and the need to overhaul HR systems for the modern workforce.
Freedom Currency & The Future of Compensation with Dr. Scott Cawood
In this episode of How I Turned the Corner, Kendra Prospero interviews Scott Cawood, CEO of WorldatWork, live from the Rocky Mountain Total Rewards Conference. They unpack why the old "butts in seats" model is dead, how flexibility and trust define modern productivity, and what organizations can do to create meaningful, outcome-based compensation. If you're ready to rethink work and total rewards, this episode is your roadmap.
