Mark Szypko joins us. Mark lead total rewards at Magic Leap and Avid, and has recently joined Fresenius Medical. Mark stopped by to chat about budgeting for raises, including: * Making sure that they're in line with your compensation philosophy * How you think differently about 3% raises * What happens if you get stuck with the 3% budget? * What other strategies shift the conversation? If you like these kinds of talks, join us in Oct in SF for CompCon. www.compcon.com
Apr 01, 2019•25 min•Ep. 23
In this episode we dive into great 1:1 meetings. Critical to everyone, but especially critical as we want to better communicate the value of great compensation management. We're joined in this episode by Courtney Bigony, Director of People Science at 15five. We discuss: * Why should you hold one-on-one meetings, and what goals you should set for them * How to stay away from the status update one-on-ones * Why your first one-on-one with any manager or employee is different (and what to do about i...
Mar 04, 2019•31 min•Ep. 22
We're excited to announce the return of CompCon! CompCon brings together compensation pros and challenges everything you think you know about conferences. Join us for CompCon in San Francisco on Oct 21st, and get a discounted ticket using the code KRASON. http://www.compcon.com
Feb 19, 2019•6 min•Ep. 22
In this episode we welcome Dawn Dugan to the show. Dawn is well versed in the gamification of compensation. We talk what gamification is all about, how it relates to compensation, and what comp pros can do with it.
Feb 01, 2019•31 min•Ep. 21
In this episode of Comp + Coffee we talk about salary compression. What is it? Why does it happen? And what can compensation pros do about it?
Jan 14, 2019•24 min•Ep. 20
In this episode we discuss the value of college degrees, especially as they relate to the rise in tuition in the United States. We also talk about what this means for compensation managers.
Dec 11, 2018•21 min•Ep. 19
In this episode we welcome Bryan Briscoe, senior director of compensation at Marriott. With Bryan we chat about stepping up your reporting and visualization game. Of course, much of what we can report on comes down to effectively communicating, so we spend a good bit of today's conversation on that, too.
Nov 15, 2018•35 min•Ep. 18
We talk a lot about ways to map to business needs on this podcast, but today we thought we'd take it beyond just talking. In today's podcast we cover which books have most influenced members of the Comp + Coffee and Payfactors teams. And we cover a wide range of topics, not just business-y books! If you find this interested and want to get in on a Comp + Coffee book club, drop us an email at [email protected] .
Nov 01, 2018•44 min•Ep. 17
In this episode we recap the first annual CompCon, a gathering of compensation revolutionaries. We discuss: Why there’s an appetite for something different, both from a conference standpoint and compensation standpoint All the new compensation ideas circulating around How often fair pay came up at the conference, and what it means for compensation management How compensation pros can improve communication And much more, including what’s on tap for CompCon 2019. Want to stay in the know? Just ent...
Oct 09, 2018•34 min•Ep. 16
In this episode we discussed the results of our recently released 2018-2019 salary budget survey report, we talk about the purpose of these surveys, and spend a little time on what the future of these surveys might look like. Download the free 2018-2019 Salary Budget Survey Report at:https://info.payfactors.com/salary-budget-survey-2018
Sep 26, 2018•31 min•Ep. 15
Jason Averbook, CEO of LeapGen and CompCon keynote joins us to discuss: Why now is a time in HR that's unlike any that have come before Why HR should go away as a department And what the future of HR...or the people team...might look like Come see Jason speak at CompCon in Boston on: Why is data and foundation so important? Why is employee experience so important, and what does HR need to drive that? How do you think about the difference between automation and digitization? What skillsets does H...
Sep 13, 2018•52 min•Ep. 14
On this #AgedandSage episode, we pick up a new format that will appear from time to time. On #AgedandSage we'll speak with comp professionals about what's aged, that is what's something that used to work that no longer works for them. And then what's sage, or what's something new that's working well. On this episode we talk with Romaine Lewis of Navigant Consulting.
Aug 21, 2018•14 min•Ep. 14
As we gear up for CompCon ( http://www.compcon.com ) and the equal pay topics we'll be covering there, we welcome Megan to the podcast. Megan shares her very recent equal pay saga.
Aug 03, 2018•36 min•Ep. 13
In this episode we talk about the traditional structure of incentives and rewards, the differences between them, and how to personalize them.
Jul 13, 2018•36 min•Ep. 12
Fresh off of his World at Work Total Rewards 2018 talk, "The Compensation Revolution: Technology's Transformative Effect on the Industry," that was presented with Elizabeth Blencoe from T-Mobile, Jeff Laliberte stops by to discuss why the old was of doing things is just that, and what's on tap for the future of compensation management.
Jul 03, 2018•31 min•Ep. 11
In this episode we welcome attorney Steve Weatherhead to give us a recap and an update on the Massachusetts Equal Pay Law. This law in Massachusetts is scheduled to go into effect on July 1st, 2018. We cover the following topics and more: What defines equal pay? What is comparable work? How do pay for performance factor into the law? What are the newest developments? Steve Weatherhead is a partner at Marathas Barrow Weatherhead Lent. Learn more about Steve and contact him at https://marbarlaw.co...
Jun 11, 2018•40 min•Ep. 10
Annual reviews often get a bad rap. But why are they the way they are? And what would happen if we could rebuild them entirely? Interested in hearing more on the future of compensation? Register for CompCon — http://www.compcon.com and use the code COFFEE for a discount.
Jun 01, 2018•54 min•Ep. 9
On this episode we welcome former Netflix Chief Talent Officer Patty McCord. We chat with Patty about her new book, “Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility” along with a host of other topics that include compensation, recruiting, employee engagement, retention, and Patty’s upcoming keynote at CompCon ( http://www.compcon.com ). Like this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and tweet @payfactors ....
May 25, 2018•53 min•Ep. 8
In this episode we welcome Paul Reiman, to talk about the future of compensation. Paul is the head of rewards and HR operations for Commvault, a global provider of data management software and related solutions. In his role he oversees the global vision and execution of the organization's compensation, benefit, mobility, HR systems, and HR analytics programs. Paul also founded GetNerdyHR, a blog and podcast devoted to creating a better (and nerdier) way of doing HR. You can access the "jobs most...
Apr 27, 2018•28 min•Ep. 7
In this episode we welcome Bill Coleman, COO of Payfactors to discuss: Why companies are looking to be more flexible with comp programs The differences between entitlements and bonuses Are promotions happening more quickly? How do current compensation trends affect the war for talent? Why some companies have attempted to add a lottery component to their bonuses NY Times article, “Where Did Your Pay Raise Go? It May Have Become a Bonus.” https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/10/business/economy/bonus-p...
Mar 21, 2018•22 min•Ep. 6
A special announcement about CompCon! https://compcon.com/
Mar 06, 2018•6 min•Ep. 5
In this episode we talk about what effective communication is, and how you can effectively communicate compensation to your organization. We talk about communicating to different levels of the organization, e.g. executives, managers, and employees. And most importantly, we remind you to speak with your organization and listen to what is said. Here are the links we mention in the podcast. Developing personas (questions to ask in your org): https://info.payfactors.com/communicating-compensation-gu...
Feb 19, 2018•16 min•Ep. 4
Findings from Payfactors ' roundtable event in Massachusetts, where we discussed the effect salary history ban laws are having on compensation management. Specifically we cover: * These laws are bringing compensation to the front. Your recommendations and data need to be on point. * There are a lot of concerns, both internal to organizations and with the laws themselves. * What’s needed in a big way is a ton of training and messaging for executives, managers, and even employees. * Most compensat...
Feb 02, 2018•28 min•Ep. 3
We talk with Emily Martin, General Counsel at the National Women's Law Center ( https://nwlc.org/staff/emily-martin-vice-president-and-general-counsel/ ) about the new salary history laws that have come into play this year.
Jan 23, 2018•25 min•Ep. 2
In the quick introductory podcast, we introduce your hosts, Shawn and Kaite, and set the stage for this brand new show that will discuss all things compensation (and a little HR).
Jan 22, 2018•5 min•Ep. 1
