Total Rewards Consulting
Design data-driven total reward strategies that attract talent, retain top performers, and support growth.
In the food and beverage industry, retaining skilled employees requires more than competitive pay. Our total rewards consulting services design compensation, benefits, and incentive programs tailored to the realities of plants, warehouses, and headquarters, helping you reduce turnover, boost engagement, and sustain business growth.
What is Total Rewards Consulting?
Total rewards is the full package of wages, benefits, incentives, and well-being programs a company offers. A strong strategy integrates pay structures, shift differentials, bonus plans, wellness offerings, and career development opportunities, creating a compelling reason for employees to stay and grow. However, companies sometimes lack the right internal resources to design holistic total rewards solutions. That’s where total rewards consulting comes in.
Why Total Rewards Strategy Matters in Food & Beverage
Food and beverage workforces face unique pressures: high turnover, wage compression, rising labor costs, union demands, and the challenge of managing multiple locations and shift schedules. At the same time, employees expect flexible benefits, equitable pay, and advancement opportunities.
Without a competitive total rewards program, companies risk higher recruitment and training costs—turnover alone can cost up to 200% of an employee’s salary. A strategic approach helps you meet expectations while protecting financial performance.
Our Approach to Total Rewards Consulting
Our phased, data-driven process reflects the realities of the food and beverage industry. Every program is customized to your facilities, workforce, and growth goals.
- Market & Internal Benchmarking
Analyze pay across roles, shifts, and regions to identify gaps. - Program Design
Build scalable rewards programs for both hourly and salaried staff. - Pay Equity & Compliance Audits
Address disparities, ensure legal readiness, and prepare for audits. - Communication & Change Management
Equip managers to explain and implement changes effectively. - Ongoing Optimization
Use workforce data to refine programs as business needs evolve.
What You Get When You Work With Us
- Compensation benchmarks for production, logistics, and corporate roles
- Executive and plant-level compensation strategies
- Shift differential and premium pay structure design
- Hourly vs. salaried pay frameworks
- Custom benefits analysis for high-turnover roles
- Employer Value Proposition (EVP) aligned with food industry values
Why Choose Catena Solutions
We specialize in the food and beverage industry, where labor-intensive workforces and complex operations are the norm. Our experience spans ingredients, manufacturing, distribution, and retail, giving us a clear view of your challenges.
With advanced benchmarking tools and deep industry insight, we help HR, Finance, and Operations leaders make confident, aligned decisions. Our track record with leading food and beverage companies proves our strategies deliver results.
Related Services
- Compensation Benchmarking for Food & Beverage
- Organizational Design for Plant & Warehouse Operations
- Workforce Planning & Analytics
- Talent Acquisition Strategy
- HR Transformation
Enhance Your Total Rewards Strategy
Struggling to engage and retain talent across your facilities? Start the conversation about total rewards consulting today.