Strategic Total Rewards Solutions
Accelerating Total Rewards into Tomorrow
My Services
- Job Architecture
- Compensation
- Incentives & Bonuses
- Sales Compensation
- Equity & Long-Term Incentives
- Benefits
- Organizational Design
- Mergers & Acquisitions / Divestitures
Blogs and Insights That Drive Performance
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My Mission
I collaborate, calibrate, inspire, and then empower organizations to create structured, compliant, and competitive job frameworks and compensation models while promoting employee wellness initiatives that enhance productivity and engagement.
Who I Am
I offer strategic Human Resources guidance to small and mid-sized companies. I focus on sustainable solutions to enhance operational performance, optimize workforce strategies, and foster a culture of well-being that attracts and retains top talent
Value Proposition
Sutton Business Velocity, LLC. boasts over 25 years of experience across industries and the globe with expertise in strategic Human Resources Management, specifically the human capital aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. We excel in the redesigning and implementation of job and compensation structures as well as with wellness and retirement program development to deliver customized solutions that drive business success. Our approach integrates structured job and compensation frameworks with thoughtful health and wellness initiatives (a “Total Rewards” approach) to build thriving work environments that support both business operational goals and employees’ overall well-being.
Experience You Can Trust
Over 25 years of global Total Rewards expertise across multiple industries and a reputation of success.
Proven M&A Guidance
Specialized knowledge in the human capital aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures from due diligence to hand-off.
Structured Solutions
Tailored projects and programs for every type of business in any state.
Collaborative Business-Centered Approach
Development of Total Rewards strategies and programs that optimize employee value while maintaining financial discipline.
Total Rewards Approach
Start with a macro-level look at Total Rewards strategy and deliver programs that can stretch from compensation to benefits to equity to job structure and all that lays in between.
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Blog
How Long-Term Incentives Gain Power Through Purposeful Leadership Narratives
Long-term incentives often sit quietly in compensation statements, waiting for the moment employees notice them. Yet, their true potential lies in the stories leaders weave around them. When leadership frames incentives through purposeful narratives, these programs...
Balancing Market Pay and Internal Equity to Build Trust and Morale
Compensation often feels like a balancing act on a tightrope. On one side, there is the external market, like what competitors are paying for similar roles. On the other hand, there’s internal equity, the fairness and consistency of pay across employees within the...
How Total Rewards Strategy Drives Organizational Agility in Competitive Markets
In highly competitive markets, the ability to adapt quickly separates thriving organizations from those struggling to keep pace. While technology, operations, and leadership often take center stage in agility discussions, a thoughtfully designed total rewards strategy...
Planning Compensation Before Hiring Surges Stretch Your Pay Structure
When hiring ramps up, companies often scramble to fill positions quickly. Yet rushing to offer competitive pay without a structured plan can create long-term challenges. Thoughtful compensation planning ensures organizations attract talent, maintain fairness, and...
Benefits That Don’t Benefit the Customer
Companies often compete for talent by offering perks that sound appealing on the surface: stocked snack bars, ping pong tables, nap pods, or quirky office design. While these features may generate buzz, they rarely influence the actual customer experience. Customers...
Pilot Testing Rewards Programs: What Companies Can Learn From Adopting Agile Approaches
When organizations design or refresh a rewards program, the stakes are high. These programs influence hiring, retention, motivation, and employee satisfaction. Yet, many companies still rely on large-scale rollouts that can take months or years before any meaningful...
Total Rewards and the Law of Unintended Consequences
Well-intentioned changes in compensation and benefits often seem straightforward on paper. Raise salaries to reduce turnover. Add a perk to boost morale. Create a new bonus system to drive performance. Yet, when those policies meet the complexity of human behavior and...
Your Compensation Plan is Talking to Customers (Even When You’re Not)
When a customer interacts with your company, they don’t only experience the product or service in front of them. They also feel the effects of how your employees are supported, rewarded, and structured. A compensation plan is not confined to payroll and benefits...
Accelerating Total Rewards Implementation Without Sacrificing Employee Experience
Rolling out a Total Rewards strategy can feel like juggling flaming torches while walking a tightrope. Companies often focus on speed, getting programs live quickly, only to realize that a hasty rollout can leave employees confused, disengaged, or underwhelmed....