Comp and Coffee
Comp and Coffee
Podcast Description
Comp and Coffee is a podcast by Payscale where we explore the art and science of compensation management. Grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and join us for conversations on pay and performance—packed with insights, practical tips, and strategies to help you stay ahead in a rapidly evolving world of work.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on various compensation-related topics including pay transparency, the gender pay gap, and the impact of AI on HR practices. For instance, episodes like Closing the Confidence Gap discuss challenges in pay strategies, while Compensation History reflects on the evolution from traditional methods to modern data-driven approaches.
Comp and Coffee is a podcast by Payscale where we explore the art and science of compensation management. Grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and join us for conversations on pay and performance—packed with insights, practical tips, and strategies to help you stay ahead in a rapidly evolving world of work.
For the longest time, compensation has revolved around an annual rhythm.
One yearly market data refresh. One compensation planning cycle.
But that rhythm no longer matches the pace of today’s workforce.
Jobs evolve faster than ever. Skills become outdated in months instead of years. AI is changing work, labor markets shift overnight, and new pay transparency regulations require organizations to make compensation decisions with greater consistency and confidence.
So what happens when the business changes every day, but compensation only changes once a year?
In this episode, we explore why more organizations are rethinking compensation as an ongoing business capability rather than an annual event. We’ll discuss what’s driving this shift, how technology and AI are changing the role of compensation teams, and what leaders should do now to prepare for a more continuous approach to pay.
Host:
Ruth Thomas – Chief Compensation Strategist, Payscale
Guest:
Matthew Carson – Senior Director, Compensation Strategy & Analytics, UnitedHealth Group
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