Beyond the Perk: What C-Suite Leaders Really Think About Recognition

Recognition isn’t just an HR initiative, it’s a company-wide strategy that requires buy-in and leadership from the top. When the C-suite embraces its potential, recognition stops being a perk owned by HR and becomes a real driver of performance, retention, and culture that benefits the entire business.

Join Bonusly for a dynamic panel discussion featuring two C-suite leaders who are rethinking recognition as a strategic investment, not just a perk. They’ll share firsthand how recognition has helped their organizations strengthen culture, boost performance, and deliver measurable ROI.

Because while outcomes like engagement and retention matter, they’re all means to a greater end: company performance. And the data is clear—employees who feel connected, recognized, and valued are the ones who perform at their best.

We dig into:‍

How executive leaders connect recognition to bottom-line results
What the C-suite really wants to hear when People teams propose new programs
How to speak the language of finance and build a stronger business case for recognition
Tactical ways to evolve recognition from a “perk” to a core performance strategy

This is a must-attend conversation for People leaders who want to influence at the highest level—and drive business impact through smarter recognition.

Meet the Presenters

Jessica Begley, Chief Operating Officer at Very

Jessica Begley is a dynamic technology executive residing in the heart of New York City’s Upper West Side. As the Chief Operating Officer at Very, Jessica has navigated uncharted waters, spearheading the expansion of the company into eight countries, all while cultivating a world-class People Operations team. Very stands as a pioneering fully-distributed IoT services firm, forging partnerships with clients to engineer innovative systems for smart manufacturing, smart energy and utilities, consumer electronics, and connected wellness. Within the technology industry, Jessica is recognized for her people-centric leadership approach and strategic planning acumen, which enables organizations to not merely adapt but thrive in the ever-evolving business landscape. She has a comprehensive background in people operations, talent acquisition, talent development, and organizational design. Her passion lies in aligning organizational imperatives with talent strategies, thereby paving the way for businesses to attain their objectives and nurture environments where individuals flourish. In Jessica’s perspective, the future of work hinges on creative solutions and harnessing the power of technology to broaden talent horizons and foster deeper connections, ultimately amplifying their collective impact. She embodies the spirit of innovation, continually pushing the boundaries to redefine the workplace of tomorrow.

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Radhika Samant, Chief Operating Officer at Bonusly

Radhika Samant is the Chief Operating Officer at Bonusly. Her career journey started in the world of auditing but she very quickly realized that she was passionate about building businesses, not reviewing them. The early years of her career included conventional accounting and reporting roles, but those made her restless; she wanted to impact the business, which is what led her to her first role in the technology start-up world.

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