Human resources management has always been a demanding and complex process. In contemporary times, the importance of a quality and efficient reward system is increasingly emphasized because its main purpose is to ensure the attractiveness of the workplace that will attract adequate professional individuals. The current COVID-19 crisis has left its negative impact on world markets and made business activities more difficult. In these times of crisis, knowledge and abilities of management to ensure the necessary work motivation and efficiency of employees are being tested. The role of quality and professional leadership is essential. To get out of the current crisis situation employers will be expected to recognize the potential of their employees, through teamwork and preservation of the organizations’ values to find a way to achieve business goals of the company. This thesis is conceived of two parts. The first part is theoretical and contains general knowledge about the reward systems and the functioning of companies in crisis situations. The second part is empirical research on reward management practices in crisis. Analysis of collected data showed that changes in the reward systems are visible in most enterprises and resulted in creating a stressful working atmosphere. Also, it can be concluded that, due to the COVID-19 crisis, mostly reduced element of compensation were tangible rewards.