#Rewards Strategy

[hrblusky]

Introducing A Total Rewards Strategy 

What are the benefits of introducing a Total Rewards strategy? 

A well-thought-out strategy to rewards and recognition provides organizations with several benefits: 

Employee Engagement 

Recognizing and rewarding employees drives morale, maintains employee motivation and increases engagement. 

Cost-Effective Motivation 

Many benefits and rewards can be provided at little or no cost. Recognizing employees by giving them increased responsibility or involving them in more engaging projects can significantly increase engagement and motivation. 

Business Brand 

People looking for employment are attracted to organizations that provide a comprehensive and well thought out rewards and recognition package. Employee word of mouth about your organization also helps attract desired talent and makes your organization an employer of choice. 

Reduced Turnover 

An organization with engaged and motivated employees has been shown to lower turnover, which reduces the cost of hiring and developing new employees. 

is a Total Rewards strategy? 

A total rewards strategy connects compensation and benefits and provides a range of rewards to employees who achieve defined business goals. Put simply, the strategy defines salary, benefits, and intangible rewards designed to attract, motivate and retain the best performing employees. 

What elements should be included? 

A Total Rewards strategy typically encompasses five key elements: Salary/Compensation, Benefits, Professional Development, Reward and Recognition, and Work-life balance. 

1. Salary/Compensation 

Compensation refers to the money earned by the employee. It consists of a base salary or hourly wage, any incentive pays for overtime and holidays, bonuses earned and commissions, and sales and service tips. In some companies, it also includes bonuses and some form of profit sharing. An employee’s compensation varies based on job title, required level of education, experience, and responsibility level. 

2. Benefits 

Benefits are those things that fall beyond the standard compensation. They can include a variety of mandatory elements and some that are optional on the part of the employer. Examples of mandatory benefits in the UAE include health insurance, annual flight tickets for expatriates, Emirati pension programmer, and end of service benefits. Optional benefits can consist of pension programmed, life insurance plans, education packages for dependent children, reductions in product and service costs via loyalty cards or percentage discounts for selected goods and services, free or subsidized food provision, and gym memberships. Mandatory benefits are based on regulations in the country in which the employee is based. So, organizations with an international workforce may have to devise multiple benefits packages and policies. 

3. Professional Development 

Professional development includes elements such as graduate tuition reimbursement, payment of accredited body memberships, funding for access to developmental courses, or access to international conferences, for example. 

Another typical developmental benefit is access to a mentor to guide and advise. If mentoring is managed as a professional model with support across the company, it can provide a valuable development opportunity. 

Some organizations provide access to lunchtime development sessions, often known as “brown bag,” sessions since employees are encouraged to bring their lunch and treat the opportunity as an informal learning event. 

Another common professional development option provided in many organizations is free access to a wide range of online course content for self-development, either via an internal learning management system or via a funded internet subscription to a third-party resource such as LinkedIn Learning or Coursera, for example. In some cases, access is extended to family members also. 

4. Reward and Recognition 

Usually, recognition within a total rewards strategy is a formal programmed or process for identifying and rewarding high performance. These recognition programmers typically provide a tangible reward such as a plaque, gift, or certificate and can come with titles such as “Employee of the Month”. 

Some companies provide branded gifts to increase the sense of company loyalty and often supplement; for example, a branded coffee mug may have a gift card included for a coffee chain. There are companies set up to help organizations provide personalized and branded gifts, and they offer additional services such as engraving of items purchased to provide a level of personalization. 

Often recognition includes publicizing the achievement in a company newsletter, via a news release or on the company’s website. Publishing achievements not only act as a reward for the individual but as a motivator for colleagues. 

Examples of group recognition can include funded team lunches and company or departmental parties around holiday times. 

5. Work/Life Balance 

Providing employees with options to support their work/life balance varies considerably between companies. Elements may include something as basic as offering flexible working hours or providing in-house yoga sessions. At a more advanced level, this area of reward includes child-care services in the form of a creche or arrangement with a third party, participation in community service initiatives such as “Clean the Beach”, or even overseas volunteer programmed such as building a school in an impoverished country. Increasing support for work/life balance includes access to mental health support. 

What steps can you take to set up a Total Rewards strategy? 

Setting up a Total Rewards strategy involves three basic steps: 

1. Understand your current benefits and awards environment 

It is critical that you know what your organization currently does and what is affordable and practical given your employee demographics and operating environment. 

2. Understand the market 

You need to research what competitors in the market are doing in compensation and benefits if you are to stand out from the crowd and position your organization appropriately. This benchmarking is typically repeated annually to ensure the organization's remuneration and benefits policies remain competitive.  You also need to take a global perspective if you have employees based overseas and need to understand what your employees value and appreciate if you are to structure an all-encompassing approach. 

3. Create your Total Rewards strategy and market as the employee value proposition (EVP) 

The employee value proposition (EVP) is what attracts employees and is often why employees stay engaged with an organization. The Total Rewards can be incorporated into individual statements that are personalized to define the rewards applicable to each employee. Alongside the private personalized statements, it is critical that organizations make the common Total Rewards strategy transparent and available to all employees. 

Creating a Total Rewards strategy allows organizations to have a clear and unambiguous set of policies and processes that connect compensation, benefits and employee performance, and support the organization in cost management, brand promotion, and engaging and retaining employees. 

Contact us at HRBluSky today to explore how we can support your approach to compensation and benefits. 

[andreainlove]

IM GONNA COME BACK AFTER 2.2HRS IF I FINISH FULL BIO REV OF THESE COUPLE OF CHAPTERS BYEEE

(from 9.50pm)

[satureja13]

Since two of them always have to be on duty at the bridge and the other two are currently sleeping, it's upon Jack and Kiyoshi again to help the Grim Reaper out.

They had to host a social event and since they couldn't invite anyone to the ship and the others are not available, they ended up with a date. So they went over to the crew mess to eat together. And found another sad location. The empty chairs of B.D's kids (B.D's full name is 'Black Diamond', just in case you wonder about the name in the tooltip in the pic below ^^') and the cereal squares he made for them.

This was breaking their hearts again and they had to leave to eat. (They really did this. Grabbed their plates and left.)

A sad date that was. Because they chose to sit right next to the kids abandoned playground... But Jack wouldn't be Jack if he weren't able to change the gloomy mood with his never-failing puppy energy. (I don't remember if I ever saw Kiyoshi laughing? Looks so cute <3 )

Jack just can't see his mate sad. And so he dragged him over to Moogie's. Upstairs, to the bar's gaming room. Because the event plan wanted them to play games... It was impossible to be gloomy in a bright room like this ^^' And so their evening - or whatever time of the 'day' it was in this endless darkness the ship was floating through - got significantly better.

Time for the Ambrosia Society Newsletter. There is no mailman in space and it took them a while to find their mail on this giant ship. It was in the Security Office. Probably to make sure there weren't any threats hidden inside the letters and parcels ö.ö A very cool workplace for Jack and Jeb who are also designated as security officers. There are even brigs! Guarded by fancy force fields! Jack: "Awesome! I wonder if we are ever going to contain anyone here?" Kiyoshi, who doesn't even want to think about anyone trying to harm his mate or his friends here: "Hopefully not! ö.ö "

The Romantium was already looping through the ship's air circulation. And a super huge AC was installed in the security office, right next to Jack and Kiyoshi. Blowing out the irresistable and intoxicating particles that makes one want only one thing - to be as close as possible to your loved one... And so Jack moved closer to Kiyoshi and Kiyoshi closer to Jack. Each of them looking at the others plump and totally kissable lips. The sweet and promising lips they'd already tasted before. Far, far too long ago... And right behind Kiyoshi was the latest box from 'Ye Olde Magick Shoppe'. With all the spicy toys for lovers. Demanding to be unboxed by curious couples to bring them joy and bliss...

But Jack and Kiyoshi aren't a curious couple! They are mates, just mates! It was almost impossible to resist the Romantium. But they remembered how bad they felt after woohooing - twice... They love each other too much to bring even more misery among them. Kiyoshi: "What are we supposed to do now?" Jack: "I don't know! I - I'm not ready for more!"

After a while. Vlad: "Are you sober again? Can I let you out? I need to start my duty on the bridge..." Jack: "Sure. Thanks, pal." Vlad just sighed, opened the force fields of the brigs Jack and Kiyoshi had locked themselves in to keep their distance, and left. What is this now again? ...

Jack and Kiyoshi cooled down enough to manage the last quest for the Grim Reaper (until the event broke again -.-) Make Ambrosia! Jack decided the fridge in the crew mess wasn't fancy enough for this special meal, so he went upstairs to fetch the ingredients from the captain's quarters... (Really. More in a future post ^^')

Jack and Kiyoshi are utterly in awe with this futuristic kitchen! They've never seen anything like this before.

Tadaaa! Well done, Boys!

I don't know if we are going to continue this event, should it be fixed. There are only three rewards left (two potions and a Death Flower, if I remember right) so we could just skip it.

From the Beginning 🔱 Underwater Love 🔱 Latest

Current Chapter: starts ▶️ here Last Chapter: 'Here comes the Sun' from the beginning ▶️ here

📚 Previous Chapters: Chapters: 1-6 ~ 7-12 ~ 13-16 ~ 23-29

[gingerdusk]

Beat the first half (I assume it's half) of Inscryption. It took me about 7 hours, even knowing what things did and where powerups were (watched a few Markiplier videos before deciding I wanted to play myself).

Talked my roommate (@too-many-blorbos) into trying the game. She beat the first half in 2ish hours.

She did not die once on the final boss.

Also a fun fact, where it took me ~12 tries to beat Ganondorf in TotK, WITH my best gear, she ALSO beat him in one go. Without flurry rushing because she hated the timing of it.

My roommate's gaming skills are cracked.

[rhodes-knightwife]

I have killed... SO MANY fish...

...that's a lie, the fish killed me. A whole lot.

[vounoura]

........I think I may have accidentally optimized too hard in E33 bc a boss that i think was supposed to be fairly hard was uh. annihilated in three or four turns

[poorly-drawn-mdzs]

What markers do you use and what kind paper? The textures are so Delicious

Very basic paper, actually! I find I overthink when using expensive stuff and it makes my sketches worse.

As for markers, I use Copics! Not that this is an endorsement (my first set were a very nice gift), but I have really liked using alcohol based markers over water based ones; lovely texture, good blending, and less streaking. However, the price can be *brutal*, and you can very easily get by with other markers + pencil crayons.

[ophthalmotropy]

I hate being called a perfectionist because it builds up this idea of someone with a work ethic and rigurous self-discipline when I'm... not. It happened after my 100% score on an oral exam, and I sort of accepted it because to admit that I got by because I'm lucky to have a good memory and be able to understand and remember the subject just by paying attention in class some of the time and cramming for 24 hours would be disrespectful to both the professor and her subject. And this isn't to humblebrag about my memory; while I won't be falsely modest and deny I'm proud of my relative ease with academics, I genuinely wish so badly I could work steadily and constantly towards a goal instead of relying on wits and adrenaline at the last possible second—most of all because it doesn't work all of the time; I failed an exam recently because I couldn't get off the computer.

[shachihata]

i do have something intelligent to say about the game actually. i really like how the pacing's been so far... it hasn't felt super slow or super rushed at any given moment yet. the plot itself seems relatively straightforward so far, but that's to be expected again of the vibe/genre... and i'm not even fully convinced that it's going to be straightforward the whole way through because of the ambiguity of the main trio's backstories & lore (kabbu/leif especially) + the tensions re: elizant ii's goals, the wasps, so on. the depth of the world is just crazyyy i love how fleshed out everything feels... the history the kingdoms the Bug Politics of it all. i keep bringing up the fucking sandbox desert because it's such a good example of how bf teases its worldbuilding throughout -- it doesn't hit you over the head with anything, there's some forced exposition-y bits esp. about leif's backstory but the way the World Itself works is there for you to uncover and piece together mostly on your own.

i think some of the platforming bits are annoying (e.g. a lot of the honey factory) but it's outweighed by the fact that the dungeons are relatively straightforward. i think if they were more zelda-esque & involved more backtracking i'd be more frustrated (the perspective isn't great with the jumping/controls imo), but thankfully they are pretty much one-way paths to the end (with puzzles & fights along the way).

the linearity of the dungeons is easily counteracted by how open-world the map itself is. there's TONSSS of sidequests and particularly in between-dungeon periods you have a LOT of leeway to do whatever you want and finish things in whatever order you want and fight minibosses whenever you feel ready which i really really like. particularly like... i'm thinking rn of my playthrough, i'm technically "in" chapter 4 but i have like, again, a checklist of the 272739483930 places i have to explore instead of progressing the plot lol. there's a LOT of things they add to make even backtracking feel fresh -- the new npcs walking around old areas, the bounties, and so on. it's soooo much fun to me to go through and squeeze every last bit of dialogue out of each area.

speaking of. my god. there is SOOOO much dialogue and flavor text and Fun Things to read in the game. the writing in the game is so fun and every character has SO much personality i'm so crazily attached to the main trio it's unreal. it's really funny how leif keeps commenting on how nosy we are but I LOVE BEING NOSY!!!! I LOVE THEIR GROUP DYNAMIC!!!!!!! I LOVE ALL THE NPC DIALOGUE AND HOW THE THREE OF THEM HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY ABOUT EVERY NPC THEY INTERACT WITH AND AREA THEY ENTER the fact that each room has custom dialogue is just NUTS to me there is SO much to learn about the world and if what they're talking about isn't interesting/groundbreaking lore-wise it's just funny as fuck. god. i love it when games have The Characters in them it makes me lose my mind. anyway

[haplogamingchef]

What to Do After Beating the Paintress in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Starting the Real Endgame

So you’ve taken down the Paintress and expected the credits to roll—but surprise, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is just getting started. Act 3 kicks off with a massive shift, opening up new areas, secrets, and features you couldn’t access before. Whether you're looking to hit the level 99 cap, hunt down hidden bosses, or complete side quests, the post-paintress world is packed with content.

In this guide, we’ll break down everything you can do after defeating the Paintress—from unlocking flight to exploring the endless tower and building character relationships. This is your roadmap to mastering the endgame of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Unlock Flight and Explore Hidden Areas

Right after Act 3 begins, one of the biggest updates is that you unlock flying. This feature opens up previously unreachable spots on the map. You’ll find new zones loaded with optional challenges, tough enemies, and side paths that weren’t accessible before. Look out for portals—these act as fast-travel hubs and lead to secret areas loaded with loot and encounters.

The best way to approach this? Start revisiting older regions. Check your map for any unexplored icons or places that seemed out of reach before. You’ll be surprised how much the world of Clair Obscur expands once flying becomes available.

Find Hidden Bosses Across the World

Once you’re airborne, you can start tracking down hidden bosses. These aren't just random monsters—they’re characters you’ve already encountered during your main adventure, now waiting as secret boss fights in remote areas. Some of these bosses are inside the portals you just unlocked, while others are roaming the open world.

Don't be shocked when you run into enemies with hundreds of millions of HP. This is where you’ll want to focus on serious builds and maxing out your levels. The endgame in Expedition 33 isn’t just for sightseeing—it’s a full challenge on its own.

Build Character Relationships and Unlock Gradient Attacks

If you haven’t been spending time at your camp, now’s the perfect moment. Talk to every NPC you’ve recruited. Strengthening relationships unlocks gradient attacks—powerful moves unique to each character that can make a huge difference in high-level fights.

Some of these bonds even unlock mini side quests. For example:

Spend time with Lun, and you’ll be tasked with finding her parents near Serene's Island.

Build your connection with Myel, and she’ll eventually ask you to help locate Alicia.

Befriend Manokco, and he’ll lead you to a quest to bring Nooco back by heading to the Sacred River.

Once these side stories are available, your map updates to show where you need to go. It’s a smooth way to explore and keep progressing without getting overwhelmed.

Swim, Collect, and Unlock Luminina Pools

If you're leveling up your relationship with SKA, you’ll unlock a new traversal ability. Specifically, you’ll gain access to Luminina pools—those water patches you've seen around the world. With SKA’s help, you’ll eventually be able to dive and swim underneath these pools, reaching hidden spots that hold color of Luminina.

These areas are often tucked away, so backtracking is worth it. Don’t forget to scout all previously visited zones. You never know which patch of water will lead to a fresh collectible or secret path.

Tackle the Endless Tower Challenges

One of the biggest late-game features in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is the Endless Tower. You can’t miss it—it takes up a huge part of the map and is marked by a golden disc near the center. Once you find the main portal, step through and walk across to the inner portal to enter the tower itself.

Inside, you’ll find a canvas that lets you begin a series of increasingly tough trials. You’ll start at Stage 1, Trial 1, and each level gets progressively harder. These battles are serious, so make sure your team is optimized. Hit level 99, equip top-tier gear, and don’t skip those gradient attacks. The Endless Tower is the ultimate test of your builds and combat skill.

Level Up to 99 and Optimize Your Builds

The new level cap is 99, and you’re going to need every bit of it. Many of the hidden bosses and tower challenges feature extreme health pools and powerful moves. Simply progressing through the story won’t be enough—you need to grind, optimize, and experiment.

Here’s how to prepare:

Revisit areas for XP farming.

Fine-tune gear and ability setups.

Use character synergy to your advantage.

Maximize unlocked skills through character bonds.

Don’t skip enemy groups on the way to objectives. Every battle adds up, and the tougher you get, the more ready you’ll be for what’s waiting in the endgame.

Don’t Miss Any Side Quests or Hidden Encounters

The world in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is packed with content that’s easy to miss if you're rushing. After defeating the Paintress, take the time to explore every corner, portal, and dialogue tree. Character quests, relationship events, and optional boss fights are everywhere—many tied to specific NPCs or items you’ve collected along the way.

Use your map regularly. Areas with lingering fog or unchecked objectives may now be accessible. This is also a great moment to wrap up any side content you skipped earlier. Whether it's for lore, loot, or just the fun of discovery, the game rewards your curiosity in Act 3.

Conclusion: There’s a Lot More to Explore Post-Paintress

Finishing off the Paintress doesn’t mean you're done—far from it. With flight unlocked, level 99 goals, the Endless Tower, and hidden bosses scattered across the map, the game opens up in big ways. Whether you’re building deep character relationships, tackling the toughest enemies, or exploring all corners of the world, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 gives you more than enough reasons to keep going.

The best approach? Take it one step at a time. There’s no wrong order, but every activity pushes your party closer to being endgame-ready. Dive into the post-Paintress content and see how far you can go.

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[me-beef]

@im-ashl downloaded the wilting y romhack onto our 3ds for me and im having a BLAST

here's my team so far, I LOOOVE having so many pokemon available to catch

also you would not BELIEVE the difference it makes for gym leaders to use a full team of mildly strategically built pokemon. i rolled up expecting to just button mash my way through like normal and viola ROFLSTOMPED me

[fogaminghub]

✨🌸 Calling all Infinity Nikki fans! Have you completed the "Kindled Inspiration: Yesteryear's She" quest yet? 🌼 

Dive into our guide to find out how to unlock the special Paper Crane's Flight dress and transform your gameplay experience! This quest will allow you to inspire Alber with a stunning new hairstyle for Mayor Lilina’s statue! 🏛️💖 

👗 Rewards include: 

- Nostalgic Blossom Hairstyle Sketch

- 20 Diamonds

Join the adventure and unlock those rewards! 💫

[arcadian-vampire]

Trying to memorize things when you have the memory of a goldfish that's been dropped on the sidewalk is just like [takes notes] [takes notes] [takes notes] [takes notes] [takes notes] [takes notes] [takes notes] [takes notes]

[fucking forgets anyway]

[presidentkamala]

Well another day of waking up eating a balanced breakfast and taking my #mealprepped lunch into work and then swinging by the rockclimbing gym afterwards and then coming home and eating an entire loaf of brioche.

[nonuggetshere]

Norel vs WL. who shall win

Mentally ill rat vs God

I love Norel but there's no way that pathetic little wet tissue is winning this one, he's gonna fold like origami papper. The only reason he's as dangerous as he is is because he's an influential political figure with the backing of an entire kingdom, its army and personal criminal ties. Only reason he's able to overpower gods in this story (well, canonically only one fledgling god, but there are different flavours of AU I made for fun) is by setting traps and by literally throwing an entire army against them, the only reason he still lives and keeps getting away with this shit is because he's not in the main line of fire when something inevitably goes wrong, it's the people he has working for him that are ripped to shreds and not him. The two only AUs where he does manage to capture her was done through magical traps and use of void to significantly weaken her to the brink of death.

1 on 1 though? That cunt's folding like a lawn chair. The second he's in a room with any of the vessels (that can fight and aren't Whisper) he's dead dead.

[fishandshesmygills]

im so sosososo happy actually