About Pay

Ahva Sadeghi, CEO and Co-Founder of Symba, talks about the negative impact of unpaid internships on the wealth gap and economic mobility. She shares advice for building equitable internship programs and discusses the importance of companies paying their interns. The podcast also highlights the significance of addressing pay disparity in small companies and advocates for fair treatment and negotiation during internships.

Fri Forjindam, Chief Development Officer at Mycotoo, discusses pay disparity in creative fields, the importance of leveraging unique experiences, and Mycotoo's approach to equal pay and billing in the entertainment industry.

Tom Tang, Chief People Officer at May Mobility, discusses why May Mobility does not negotiate offers, how they are growing rapidly within a challenging economic climate, and the true costs of paying over market for talent. Learn about their long term view approach to building a sustainable compensation program.

Richele Middlebrooks, Director of Talent Acquisition for Grocery Outlet, discusses the relationship between comp and talent acquisition, combating counter-offers, and evaluating internal pay equity. They explore misconceptions, personal experiences in salary negotiation, and the impact of COVID-19 on the retail industry. The importance of aligning job offers with personal values is highlighted, along with gratitude for education on equity and compensation and the role of HR in employee satisfaction.

Melissa Urban, Co-Founder of Whole30, discusses paying interview candidates, negotiating for more than money, and the importance of systemic change in creating a healthy workplace. She also explores the benefits and challenges of remote work and emphasizes the value of holistic approaches to change and lasting transformation.

Ali Carr and Jenna Celmer from Basecamp Outdoor discuss pay transparency in the outdoor industry, the impact of remote work on diversity, and the importance of supporting parents in the workplace. They emphasize inclusivity and community-building in the industry and highlight the need for equity and transparency in wages.

About Pay is a podcast focused on compensation. We talk about how people are paid — through salary, equity, and bonuses. We talk about what people are paid, in new offers, promotions, and transfers. We even discuss compensation philosophies, and the psychology behind why companies pay the way they do. If you want to learn more about pay, join host Kaitlyn Knopp, as she talks with some big names to see what they think about pay. About Pay is produced by the good people at Pequity, an employee compensation software company.