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
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.
Apr 24, 2021 • 41min
Ep 61 - Handling Compression
With many companies deferring 2020 merit cycles and a potential minimum wage increase on the horizon it’s not hard to foresee pay compression challenges looming on the horizon. Bill, Matt, & Russ discuss the issue and share what they know of how organizations are working try and get ahead of it.
Mar 16, 2021 • 27min
Ep 60 - PayScale & Payfactors Join Forces
The CEO’s of Payscale & Payfactors, Scott Torrey & Jeff Laliberte, join us to discuss how this merger came to be, what it means for our clients, and what it means for the future of compensation.
Jan 27, 2021 • 33min
Ep 59 - Building a Diverse Leadership Team
David Chun, CEO and founder of Equilar, joins us to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and options for companies looking to improve diversity in leadership through the Equilar Diversity Network (EDN).
Jan 4, 2021 • 36min
Ep 58 - How COVID is screwing up HR
Jo, Matt, & Russ discuss how HR has had to adapt and respond tactically to the new strategic challenges as we move into stage 2 of the global pandemic.
Nov 30, 2020 • 38min
Ep 57 - Are Freelance & Contract Workers Still a Thing?
Bill, Matt, & Russ share news on changes to AB5 in CA thanks to new Proposition 22 passing. California has made two changes to how contractors and freelancers are treated---in opposite directions. What could this mean for employees in every state? How should you be thinking about your contract and freelance workers?
Nov 9, 2020 • 30min
Ep 56 - Perking up your remote workforce
Russ & Sarah discuss how to keep your employees feeling appreciated in a time of COVID and remote work.
Oct 14, 2020 • 43min
Ep 55 - Remote Work: Implications & Complications
Bill, Matt, and Russ discuss the evidence and likelihood that the possibility of remote work is permanently influencing the landscape of talent pools and what the implications are for HR and compensation.
Sep 19, 2020 • 40min
Ep 54 - Taxing Companies if CEO Pay is Too High
Bill, Matt, & Russ use the City of San Francisco's upcoming proposed ballot initiative--Proposition L---to discuss the pros and cons of governments creating business taxes for companies with a high CEO-to-median-employee pay ratios.
