September 2026
Rewarding the professionals who reward the world
What Is Total Reward Month?
September 2026 marks the launch of Total Reward Month - a brand new annual celebration dedicated to recognising the professionals who make work, livelihoods, and wellbeing possible.
Reward, payroll, pensions, benefits, HR, and people professionals are the engine behind every great employee experience. They ensure people are paid accurately, supported fairly, cared for financially, and valued for their contribution. Yet their work often happens behind the scenes.
Total Reward Month is here to change that.
For the first time, the entire profession will come together across four weeks of recognition, learning, storytelling, and celebration.
The world of work is evolving rapidly; and the people shaping pay, reward, wellbeing, and financial security are more critical than ever.
✔ Shine a spotlight on a profession that powers every organisation
Reward, payroll, pensions and HR specialists support millions of employees every day. Their expertise quietly drives business success, financial wellbeing, and workplace fairness.
✔ Celebrate achievements and professional excellence
From accurate payroll to innovative benefits design, from closing pay gaps to improving inclusion, this month recognises the impact and dedication across the Total Reward community.
✔ Bring the profession together
Taking place alongside established initiatives such as National Payroll Week, Pensions Awareness Week, UK Savings Week and National Inclusion Week, September becomes a powerful, unified celebration of the entire reward ecosystem.
✔ Support long-term change
By raising visibility and creating a consistent annual platform, we aim to boost advocacy, inspire future talent, and champion stronger policy understanding around reward, pensions, pay equity, and financial wellbeing.
✔ Shine a spotlight on a profession that powers every organisation
Reward, payroll, pensions and HR specialists support millions of employees every day. Their expertise quietly drives business success, financial wellbeing, and workplace fairness.
✔ Shine a spotlight on a profession that powers every organisation
Reward, payroll, pensions and HR specialists support millions of employees every day. Their expertise quietly drives business success, financial wellbeing, and workplace fairness.
✔ Shine a spotlight on a profession that powers every organisation
Reward, payroll, pensions and HR specialists support millions of employees every day. Their expertise quietly drives business success, financial wellbeing, and workplace fairness.
✔ Celebrate achievements and professional excellence
From accurate payroll to innovative benefits design, from closing pay gaps to improving inclusion, this month recognises the impact and dedication across the Total Reward community.
✔ Celebrate achievements and professional excellence
From accurate payroll to innovative benefits design, from closing pay gaps to improving inclusion, this month recognises the impact and dedication across the Total Reward community.
✔ Celebrate achievements and professional excellence
From accurate payroll to innovative benefits design, from closing pay gaps to improving inclusion, this month recognises the impact and dedication across the Total Reward community.
✔ Bring the profession together
Taking place alongside established initiatives such as National Payroll Week, Pensions Awareness Week, UK Savings Week and National Inclusion Week, September becomes a powerful, unified celebration of the entire reward ecosystem.
✔ Bring the profession together
Taking place alongside established initiatives such as National Payroll Week, Pensions Awareness Week, UK Savings Week and National Inclusion Week, September becomes a powerful, unified celebration of the entire reward ecosystem.
✔ Bring the profession together
Taking place alongside established initiatives such as National Payroll Week, Pensions Awareness Week, UK Savings Week and National Inclusion Week, September becomes a powerful, unified celebration of the entire reward ecosystem.
✔ Support long-term change
By raising visibility and creating a consistent annual platform, we aim to boost advocacy, inspire future talent, and champion stronger policy understanding around reward, pensions, pay equity, and financial wellbeing.
✔ Support long-term change
By raising visibility and creating a consistent annual platform, we aim to boost advocacy, inspire future talent, and champion stronger policy understanding around reward, pensions, pay equity, and financial wellbeing.
✔ Support long-term change
By raising visibility and creating a consistent annual platform, we aim to boost advocacy, inspire future talent, and champion stronger policy understanding around reward, pensions, pay equity, and financial wellbeing.
How you can get involved
Total Reward Month is designed to be open, inclusive, and easy for any organisation to participate in, whether you’re an employer, provider, consultant or industry body.
🎉 Join the Events
Every week in September features themed online events, panels, or webinars aligned to payroll, pensions, financial wellbeing, inclusion, and savings through payroll.
And, on 16 September we will host the Reward & Payroll Summit, and The Rewards to bring together pay & reward professionals, and celebrate their achievements.
Beyond Payroll: Supporting Employees’ Life Admin in a Digital World
10:00Zoom
Knowing Your Worth: Turning Payroll Intelligence into Boardroom Value
10:00Zoom
Neurodiversity in Learning: Creating Inclusive Learning Environments Reward
10:00Zoom
🏆 Celebrate your Teams
Our toolkit explains why Total Reward Month matters, outlines the strategic value of payroll and reward, and provides practical, ready‑to-use ideas for how organisations and individuals can get involved in a meaningful way.
Your toolkit includes:
- A clear case for Total Reward Month
- Benefits for both individuals and organisations
- Practical, low effort ways to get involved
- A call to action
📣 Share your stories
Throughout the month we’ll showcase:
- Reward Heroes
- Payroll Stars
- Pensions Champions
- Inclusion Innovators
- Savings & Financial Wellbeing Leaders
Your organisation can submit stories, nominate individuals, and amplify the incredible work happening within your teams. Ready to get involved? Click below to submit your story, and a member of the team will be in touch. ✨
🚀 Partner or Sponsor
Industry bodies, employers, and solution providers can join as partners or sponsors.
Benefits include:
- Brand visibility across all campaign marketing
- Involvement in themed online events
- Opportunities to exhibit or speak at Reward & Payroll Summit and The Rewards
- Feature content in newsletters and campaign communications
A limited number of category sponsorships are available, aligned to payroll, pensions, reward, and savings specialisms. Fill out the form to the left, and a member of the team will be in touch. ✨
