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I Hate It Here

S2 E10: Why the Odds of Achieving Equitable Pay Are Never in Our Favor, with Enrique Esclusa

Nov 8, 2023
Enrique Esclusa, co-founder and co-CEO of Assemble, discusses the challenges of achieving equitable pay, the importance of transparent compensation, and the role of market data in decision-making. He emphasizes the need for fair practices and highlights the benefits of using a platform like Assemble. The podcast explores the misalignment between leadership and HR, the downsides of traditional compensation management, and the root cause of compensation problems.
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  • Misalignment between leadership, HR, recruiting, and finance can lead to inadequate compensation decisions, employee dissatisfaction, and attrition.
  • Using spreadsheets for compensation management can result in inconsistent practices, lack of transparency, and increased employee dissatisfaction.

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Misalignment in Compensation Management

Misalignment between leadership, HR, recruiting, and finance is a common mistake in compensation management. Conflicting views on how compensation should be administered across employees can arise, leading to issues. For example, a recruiter may want to offer higher pay to close a candidate, while finance may want to stick to a predetermined budget. Misalignment between leadership and the HR or compensation team's philosophy on compensation can also cause tension. This misalignment can lead to inadequate compensation decisions, employee dissatisfaction, and attrition.

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