Reward, wellbeing and the employee experience

On 29 and 30 October, K2 Group attended the 2026 SARA Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa. Represented by Eden Roux, Hope Aspeling, Anusha Pillay, Nadia Valentine and Christian Valentine, our team joined HR and Reward professionals to exchange perspectives on these questions and the priorities shaping their organisations.

With reward, remuneration and employee benefits at the forefront, the conference offered an opportunity to reconnect with existing clients, meet prospective clients and explore shared challenges in a competitive talent market.

Understanding what employees value

Discussions covered emerging trends in total rewards, employee wellbeing, pay transparency and benefits strategy, alongside how organisations can strengthen their employee value propositions.

These subjects invite employers to consider both the support they offer and how employees experience it. How well does a benefits package reflect people’s needs? Do employees understand what is available to them? How does that support contribute to their relationship with their employer?

For K2, these questions have a clear connection to global mobility. When someone considers a move for work, the opportunity sits alongside personal decisions about their home, family and future. The support available throughout that transition becomes a tangible part of their experience as an employee.

Connecting reward and mobility

Our reflection on the conference themes is that mobility deserves a place in the wider conversation about attracting and retaining talent.

A relocation can open up career opportunities while bringing significant change for an employee and their family. Thoughtful relocation and mobility support helps people prepare for that change and settle into their new surroundings.

The policies behind that support matter, too. Through mobility advisory and assignment management, organisations can consider how their programmes align with business priorities and the needs of the people moving.

Clear information helps bring those policies to life. Employees need to understand the support available, the decisions ahead and where to turn with questions. Employee and stakeholder communications play an important role in making that guidance accessible throughout the journey.

Continuing the conversation

Alongside the conference discussions, the opportunity to spend time with existing and prospective clients was particularly valuable. Hearing directly from HR and Reward professionals helps us better understand the context in which they make decisions about their people.

Thank you to everyone who connected with us in Johannesburg, and to Eden Roux, Hope, Anusha, Nadia and Christian for representing K2 Group.

We look forward to continuing the conversations and exploring how we can help organisations support the talent they want to attract, retain and engage.

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Considering how mobility fits into your wider employee experience? Talk to our team.