
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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 122 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TechnologyBusinessManagement | |||

Pay transparency laws are forcing the conversation—but alignment is what makes it stick.
When it comes to pay transparency, HR, Legal, and leadership often speak in different “dialects.” HR frames it around equity and structure, Legal around complia... more
Salary budgets are tightening — but strategy doesn’t have to.
Payscale’s 10th Annual Salary Budget Survey reveals that planned pay increases for 2026 are dipping slightly from 2025, with economic uncertainty replacing competition for talent as the t... more
Fair pay means nothing if no one believes it. That’s the wake-up call from Payscale’s latest Fair Pay Impact Report. Despite rising wages, transparency laws, and improved market conditions, employees don’t believe they’re being paid fairly—and it’s c... more
When the CFO asks why… will you panic or present your case with confidence?
In this episode of Comp and Coffee, we go behind the scenes with Lexi Clarke and Philip Watson to uncover how HR and Finance can stop speaking past each other—and start buil... more
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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!
I love this podcast! I’m fairly new to Compensation and have learned so much from listening.
Awesome way to stay up to date on HR trends!
Great way to learn more and stay in touch with Comp practices! Thank you, Payfactors, for putting this together!
An invaluable resource! Looking forward to additional content!
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Apple Podcasts | #229 |
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Conversations within this podcast focus on the evolving landscape of compensation management, dissecting themes around pay equity, transparency, and the strategic role of compensation in organizational success. Episodes frequently feature experts discussing the implications of compensation trends, the integration of AI in HR practices, and practical strategies for managing compensation to foster employee engagement and retention. The show notably emphasizes real-world data and findings, such as those from the Compensation Best Practices Report, providing listeners with actionable insights to navigate complex challenges in HR and finance collaboration.
Unique aspects include a vibrant, engaging format that keeps discussions lively and appro... more
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Recent guests on Comp and Coffee include:
1. Elaina Van Kirk
2. Kathryn Gombos
3. Lexi Clarke
4. Rebecca Toman
5. Paul Wolfe
6. Lexi Clark
7. Kate Peter
8. Cliff Stevenson
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