How Can I Really Drive Impact for This Company?

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A lot of people focused on their input, meaning how hard they're working. If you don't know what those things are in your particular role, you can just ask. The worst thing that can happen is you hear no, but at the same time you also hear what would get you a yes. And again, that requires you to be clear on what you want and not just say ten k just because i want it.

With the exception of a few companies like Buffer and GitLab, 99.99%+ of companies opt to keep their salaries closed. This closed nature creates information asymmetry and at times, inequity in the workplace.

Lack of transparency gives companies a hall pass to not develop a robust compensation system, but at the same time, sharing salaries openly isn't without its pitfalls, including privacy and the tendency for people to over-compare themselves to others.

In this episode, Steph and Cal debate whether companies should share their pay methodology or even fully open up their book. They share a range of studies, including results from Norway, a country that has shared their tax returns publicly since 1863.

If you've felt the information asymmetry in the workforce or are considering how you can get more out of your career, this episode is for you.

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