
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

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.

Jul 29, 2021 • 32min
Ep 63 - Weathering the Great Resignation
Experts say “The Great Resignation” is coming. We examine the warning signs and how compensation practices can both contribute and mitigate the impact on your org.

Jun 20, 2021 • 39min
Ep 62 - What do Dolly Parton & pay equity have in common?
Equity, diversity, & equality have moved up the priority list in the minds of comp & HR professionals as well as business leaders. Bill, Matt, & Russ look to the past as well as examine what clients are saying today about approaches and pitfalls.
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