The Truth About Startup Pay Transparency with Adam Horne, Co-Founder of Open Org

Description

Welcome back to the FNDN Series, join us as we speak with Adam Horne, co-founder of OpenOrg, about how transparency can transform company culture. With 14+ years of experience building startups, Adam shares practical insights on implementing pay transparency, connecting performance to compensation, and building trust through clear communication.

In this episode, we explore why both young and experienced employees value transparency, how to handle pay equity challenges, and simple steps any organisation can take to become more open about compensation practices.

Chapters:

[01:41] Introduction to Adam Horne and OpenOrg

[06:39] The Evolution of Workplace Transparency

[11:10] Transparency Lessons from Building Companies

[16:59] Performance Management Challenges

[24:58] Moving Beyond Annual Performance Reviews

[29:06] Real-Time Performance-Based Compensation

[33:07] Defining Pay Transparency for Your Organisation

[38:30] The "Leaked Tomorrow" Test for Pay Practices

[42:16] Managing Pay Equity When Implementing Bands

[50:36] Building Trust Through Transparent Pay Practices

Connect with Adam Horne

Visit OpenOrg's Website

LinkedIn: Adam Horne

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