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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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Jobs aren't changing once every few years anymore. They're evolving constantly.

Skills are shifting, AI is reshaping roles, and organizations are redefining jobs faster than traditional job architectures can keep up. At the same time, Talent Acquisi... more

Compensation has never been more visible, more complex, or more

connected to business outcomes.

Yet many HR and compensation teams are expected to manage pay

transparency, market movement, budget planning, manager enablement,

and executive expect... more

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Flight risk is rarely loud. Most of the time, it shows up quietly in compensation data long before it shows up in resignation letters.

Across organizations, roles, and levels, the same pattern is emerging: the market is moving faster than internal p... more

Compensation professionals are no longer asking whether AI will change their work—they're asking how, where, and how fast.

Teams are experimenting with tools like Claude, Copilot, and ChatGPT to help analyze data, draft communications, support pay d... more

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Recent Guests

Jenny Walling
Leads compensation services and benchmarking at Payscale
Payscale
Episode: You don't have to be on a compensation island all by yourself
Kelly Voss
Senior Partner, Korn Ferry; leads workforce rewards in North America and pay transparency
Korn Ferry
Episode: Why your top performers may be a flight risk
Paul Reiman
Founder of Novo Insights
Novo Insights
Episode: Compensation in the age of AI: Innovation, governance, and trust
Giac Soliman
Founder of Range and former head of compensation
Range
Episode: Compensation in the age of AI: Innovation, governance, and trust
Tom Heys
Co-leader Pay Transparency Directive practice
Lewis Silkin
Episode: EU pay transparency directive debrief: The deadline has passed. Now what?
David Lorimer
Co-lead Lewis Silkin's Pay Transparency practice
Lewis Silkin
Episode: EU pay transparency directive debrief: The deadline has passed. Now what?
Sara Hillenmeyer
Lead the AI and data science teams at Payscale
Payscale
Episode: Why skills-based pay is finally within reach
Lexi Clark
Chief People Officer at Payscale
Payscale
Episode: We have an announcement...
Vicky Peakman
Founder of Fair Pay Partners, consulting on pay equity and pay transparency
Fair Pay Partners
Episode: Pay equity isn't dead

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Ruth Thomas
Chief Compensation Strategist at Payscale; host of the show, often guiding discussions on compensation strategy, pay equity, and analytics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 142 ratings
  • Informative & Engaging!

    I love Comp & Coffee! The podcasts provide insight, expertise ad share experiences in the world of comp, touching on a variety of focus areas, from multiple perspectives. Great content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LauraSquirrell
    Canada7 years ago
  • Great Content!

    I love this podcast! I’m fairly new to Compensation and have learned so much from listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tomibunny
    United States7 years ago
  • Great Info

    Awesome way to stay up to date on HR trends!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RLDavenport
    United States7 years ago
  • Comp + Coffee

    Great way to learn more and stay in touch with Comp practices! Thank you, Payfactors, for putting this together!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C4714
    United States7 years ago
  • Very insightful!

    An invaluable resource! Looking forward to additional content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CTalbert48
    United States7 years ago

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Listeners find the show informative and engaging, offering practical compensation insights.
Guests and hosts are viewed as credible, approachable sources for compensation topics.
The podcast is praised for staying up-to-date with HR trends and legal considerations.

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#127
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Apple Podcasts
#174
Finland/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts
#240
India/Business/Management

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Why your top performers may be a flight risk
Q: Kelly, what are your thoughts on these poll results and what they imply for proactive HR action?
The poll results highlight a shift toward more proactive engagement and compensation strategy; organizations should benchmark continuously, focus on total rewards, and empower managers to communicate transparently about pay and skills investments to retain critical talent.
You don't have to be on a compensation island all by yourself
Q: How can organizations avoid getting stuck in administrative tasks?
By documenting current state, identifying where time is wasted, and partnering with experts who can provide strategic guidance and benchmarks, organizations can shift focus to strategy and better communicate value to leadership.
You don't have to be on a compensation island all by yourself
Q: What makes compensation become a more strategic function today?
The speaker explains that fragmentation of markets, increased transparency, and the need to justify ROI have pushed compensation into strategic territory; it's no longer just about processing pay but about shaping talent strategy and business outcomes.
EU pay transparency directive debrief: The deadline has passed. Now what?
Q: What would be your top tip?
Tom emphasizes getting the equal value categories right to ensure the information provided is accurate and meaningful; Vicky stresses comprehensive, ongoing communications; David highlights managing managerial discretion and evidencing pay decisions for compliance and trust.
EU pay transparency directive debrief: The deadline has passed. Now what?
Q: Explain that to me then. Right to information is one of the requirements of the Pay Transparency Directive. Do one of you want to explain what that is?
The right to information requires that employees can request details on average pay by category, with timelines varying by country; Malta, for example, imposes an eight-day response deadline, creating pressure on data readiness and process maturity.

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Comp and Coffee dives into compensation management with a practical, practitioner-focused lens. Episodes frequently explore topics like skills-based pay, pay transparency, data-driven decision making, and the evolving role of compensation as a strategic business lever. Noteworthy angles include the integration of AI in HR, legal considerations around pay equity, and how finance and HR collaborate to balance budgets with competitive rewards. The show stands out for its accessible discussions, guest sophistication (from HR leaders to legal experts), and a consistent emphasis on transparent, evidence-based pay practices that align with business strategy.

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Recent guests on Comp and Coffee include:

1. Jenny Walling
2. Kelly Voss
3. Paul Reiman
4. Giac Soliman
5. Tom Heys
6. David Lorimer
7. Sara Hillenmeyer
8. Lexi Clark

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