Comp and Coffee

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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Aligning talent acquisition and compensation wh...
30 min
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You don't have to be on a compensation island a...
31 min
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Why your top performers may be a flight risk
57 min
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Compensation in the age of AI: Innovation, gove...
45 min
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EU pay transparency directive debrief: The dead...
38 min
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What your ELT really wants to know about pay. A...
61 min
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Why skills-based pay is finally within reach
32 min
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We have an announcement...
18 min
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Pay equity isn't dead
38 min
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The hidden cost of peanut butter pay
31 min
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When pay research speaks: What HR and compensat...
36 min
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The business impact of confident pay
35 min
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What's in and out for HR and compensation in 20...
37 min
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Lost in translation: How HR, finance, legal, an...
33 min
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Pay transparency again? What you actually need ...
34 min
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AI overload? What HR Tech 2025 got right (and w...
35 min
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The most important pay conversations you're not...
35 min
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Pay transparency in practice: Making pay a univ...
28 min
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Salary budgets are shifting — here’s how to sta...
26 min
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Fair pay means nothing if no one believes it
35 min
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Turning pay into a business driver: A CHRO + CF...
32 min
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The pay crystal ball: predicting the future wit...
36 min
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Closing the Confidence Gap: Pay Strategy Challe...
38 min
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Compensation History: A Walk Through the Past a...
52 min
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113: Gender Pay Gap Report: Facts revealed
<p>What's the state of the gender pay gap in 2025? </p><p>In this episode Ruth Thomas discusses Payscale's 2025 Gender Pay Gap Report with Amy Stewart, Payscale's principal content strategist and author of the report. </p><p>Together, they explore the controlled and uncontrolled pay gaps, the impact of pay transparency, and the various systemic factors contributing to the gender pay gap. </p><p>Gain insights into why pay disparities persist and what organizations can do to address these inequalities.</p><p><br><strong>Key Highlights</strong></p><ul><li>Discussion on the difference between controlled and uncontrolled pay gaps and their current figures.</li><li>Examination of how pay transparency legislation is affecting gender pay gaps across different states in the U.S.</li><li>Insights into the systemic issues and historical context driving the gender pay gap, including the role of motherhood.</li><li>Analysis of specific data showing pay disparities for women of color and in various industries.</li><li>Recommendations for organizations on measures to close the gender pay gap.</li></ul><p><strong>Quotes</strong></p><ul><li>"Pay transparency legislation is showing promise in closing pay gaps, though the impact is gradual." – Amy Stewart</li><li>"The gender pay gap remains at 83 cents on the dollar for women, highlighting persistent barriers in the workforce." – Ruth Thomas</li></ul><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><ul><li>2025 Gender Pay Gap Report: <a href="https://www.payscale.com/research-and-insights/gender-pay-gap/">https://www.payscale.com/research-and-insights/gender-pay-gap/</a></li></ul>
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