Comp + Coffee

Mar 03 2025 100 ep. 33 mins 16
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A podcast from Payscale that talks through the art and science of compensation management.

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Spill the Beans on Pay Transparency Trends

Mar 03 2025 34 mins  
In this episode of "Comp & Coffee," Ruth Thomas is joined by Lulu Seikaly, our senior corporate attorney and pay transparency expert at Payscale, to unravel the complexities of pay transparency trends and legislation. With new laws continually emerging, the duo explores what this shift means for organizations, employees, and the future of compensation practices. This episode is pac

Sip, Chat, Resolve: Coaching Managers for Better Compensation Dialogues

Feb 26 2025 28 mins  
In this episode of "Comp & Coffee," host Ruth Thomas is joined by PayScale's compensation experts Kim Taylor and Roberto Molina to discuss strategies for empowering managers in compensation dialogues. The trio dives into the importance of coaching managers to lead effective pay conversations, especially amid increasing demand for transparency and legislative changes. Tune in to dis

What's brewing for 2025?

Feb 04 2025 33 mins  
Grab your favorite mug—we’re asking what’s ✨brewing✨ in comp strategies for the year ahead. In this episode of Comp and Coffee, host Ruth Thomas kicks off 2025 with guest Sarika Lamont, Vice President of People and Culture at Vidyard. The discussion revolves around the emerging trends and critical priorities in HR and compensation, focusing on the intersection of equity,

Ep 105: 2025 HR predictions

Dec 29 2024 33 mins  
In this episode of Comp & Coffee, host Ruth Thomas is joined by Payscale's thought leaders Sarah Hillenmeyer, Senior Director of Data Science, and Lexi Clark, Chief People Officer, to explore HR predictions for 2025. The discussion dives into the evolving employer-employee power dynamics, the rapid adoption of AI in HR, and the implications of wage growth trends as we transition in

Ep 104: 2024 Year End Report: Hot Jobs & Key Insights

Dec 19 2024 29 mins  
In this episode of Comp & Coffee, hosts Ruth Thomas and Amy Stewart dive into Payscale's 2024 Year-End Report, highlighting the state of the job market as we approach 2025. Amy Stewart, Payscale's Principal Content Strategist, shares her insights on the year’s labor market trends, hot jobs, and the significance of wage growth. The episode also explores the challenges and opportun

Ep 103: Innovating Compensation: Payscale's Q4 Enhancements and AI-Powered Future

Nov 20 2024 21 mins  
In this episode of Comp & Coffee, host Ruth Thomas is joined by first-time guests Morgan Love, Tina Yu, and Olivia Crowley as they explore Payscale's exciting Q4 advancements and the role of AI in compensation. The discussion centers on managing salary surveys, leveraging dynamic data, and incorporating AI to ease and enhance compensation processes. Tune in to learn how these innov

102 Our Compference24 Review

Oct 28 2024 34 mins  
What a brilliant time we had at Compference24! In this episode of Comp & Coffee Ruth Thomas is joined by Marc Mullis of Payformance Partners and Elena Van Kirk of Exude Human Capital to review and discuss all things Compf24. They share their own experiences of Payscale's annual flagship conference, as well as dig into the exciting intersection of compensation strategy, equity, and

101 Hot Takes on the Future of HR Tech

Oct 11 2024 29 mins  
In this engaging episode of Comp & Coffee, host Ruth Thomas is joined by Payscale colleagues Katie Harmon and Sara Hillenmeyer to discuss their insights and experiences from the recent HR Tech conference in Las Vegas. The trio dives into the electrifying energy at the event, highlighting how AI and skills-based talent management are transforming HR practices. With firsthand observa

100 Centenary Edition

Sep 16 2024 39 mins  
In this special centenary episode of Comp and Coffee, host Ruth Thomas celebrates 100 insightful episodes of discussions on compensation. Joined by Heather Kruger, Senior Director of Corporate Marketing, and Zach Jamieson, HR Manager at Payscale, this episode reflects on past episodes' themes and their evolution in today's workplace. From the historical journey of pay structures to

99 Reporting on our 2024 Salary Budget Survey

Sep 06 2024 24 mins  
In this episode of Comp & Coffee, host Ruth Thomas delves into the insights from Payscale’s newly released 2024 Salary Budget Survey Report. Joined by Amy Stewart, Principal of Research and Insights at Payscale, and Minde Stone, Senior Director of Rewards, HR Operations, and Talent Acquisition, the discussion covers critical findings from the survey, the macroeconomic factors inf