Teresa Hess, VP Total Rewards at Proofpoint

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, we speak with Teresa, VP of Total Rewards at Proofpoint, about the evolution of compensation and benefits strategies in the post-COVID hybrid work environment. Teresa shares her career journey in HR, details the challenges of incentivizing a return to office, and emphasizes the importance of listening to employees' needs. Learn how her organization is balancing flexibility, maintaining equity, and adapting to meet diverse talent demands. 00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast 00:45 Meet Teresa: Career Journey in HR 01:27 Post-COVID Compensation Strategies 02:40 Balancing Flexibility and Equity in Compensation 04:09 Return to Office Dynamics and Compensation Models 05:46 Supporting Diverse Talent in a Changing Work Environment 07:06 Parting Advice and Conclusion