Comp and Coffee
A podcast by Payscale where we talk about the art and science of compensation management. Grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and let’s dive into the world of pay and performance with insights, tips, and strategies to help you stay ahead.
Latest episodes
Aug 17, 2022 • 37min
Ep 73 - 3 ways you can tell if your employees are doing their own comp research, you won't believe number 2!
Bill, Matt, Ruth, & Russ explore the pros and cons of employees doing their own salary market research and how to handle the conversation.
Jul 13, 2022 • 40min
Ep 72 - Managing Compensation in Turbulent Times
As economic uncertainty looms, leaders discuss strategies for managing compensation to retain talent. They draw parallels between past crises and today’s challenges, emphasizing the cyclical nature of economic turmoil. Personal experiences from previous downturns highlight the importance of communication and thoughtful decision-making. The critical role of data in ensuring fair compensation practices is spotlighted, along with a focus on equity and transparency, especially for lower earners, to maintain engagement and uphold social responsibility.
Jun 22, 2022 • 42min
Ep 71 - Conferences are back - What topics are hot?
Ruth, Bill, & Russ discuss the return of in person conferences in the Comp, HR, & Total Rewards space. What's the current thinking and evolving best practices?
Apr 30, 2022 • 44min
Ep 70 - If you're not at market, they will leave
Matt, Bill, Heather & Russ review recent findings from PEW Rearch that finds low pay & lack of advancement are #1 & #2 reasons people quite in 2021. Are you at market?
Mar 17, 2022 • 47min
Ep 69 - Payscale Comp Best Practices Report 2022
Matt, Bill, & Russ review the 2022 CBPR and share their insightes. What was as expected and what was surprising?
Jan 28, 2022 • 36min
Ep 68 - Skills Based Pay: It’s like Guacamole???
Matt, Bill, & Russ discuss why discussions about skills based pay are on the rise, the pro’s and cons of the concept, and approaches to getting there.
Dec 6, 2021 • 52min
Ep 67 - Retaining Highly Intelligent People
We discuss the signs of highly intelligent people and what this implies for both retaining them as well as the potential impact loosing them.
Oct 25, 2021 • 29min
Ep 66 - Is this the Golden Age of HR?
With businesses taking a renewed focus on retention, hiring, Pay Equity, and employee engagement we stop and ask: Are we in a golden age for HR?
Sep 15, 2021 • 35min
Ep 65 - CURO's Comp Planning & Pay Equity Solutions Join Payscale
CURO co-founder Ruth Thomas joins us to discuss the evolution in thinking around CURO's ground breaking Comp Planning & Pay Equity solutions and the impact of joining forces with Payscale.
Aug 23, 2021 • 35min
Ep 64 - Criticality of Comp Comms
Podcast covers the importance of effective communication in compensation strategies, including providing context, empathy, and clear explanations. It delves into stock options, LTIs, and bonus structures, as well as the significance of setting end dates for SPF plans. Additionally, it explores transparent total reward statements with a glossary and highlights the impact of communication in salary negotiation outcomes.
