CompCatalyst and Stakkd and Ravio… oh my!
+ + This Thursday, August 28, 2025, I will be joining Jessie Schofer from Stakkd and some the team from Ravio on a live-stream demo of Ravio's platform. I've been…
Building a Strategic Compensation Framework in 2025
In 2020, most organizations claimed to have a compensation strategy, but many were still figuring it out. In 2025, that’s starting to change—with more structure, clearer intent, and way less…
Why Internal Equity & Pay Transparency Matter in Compensation
Fair pay is just about market data, right? "Not really. Maybe. It's classified." President Barack Obama Market data is vital, for sure, but when it comes to fair pay, it's…
How to Use Market Data & Benchmarking to Set Competitive Salaries
Setting salaries isn't guesswork, though there is a mix of art and science behind it. If you pay too little, you risk losing great people to better offers elsewhere; if…
Culture vs. Compensation: It’s Not a Competition
When it comes to compensation and culture, I’ve always had two trusty one-liners: Money isn’t everything, but it is something. Compensation won’t buy culture. But over the years, I’ve realized…
Why Compensation Analysis Matters (and How to Get Started)
Ever wondered what “compensation analysis” actually means in the wild world of HR? It’s not just fancy talk for number-crunching paychecks; it’s about creating a balance that makes everyone happy…
Compa-Ratios: The Key to Unlocking Fair Pay
Compa-ratios: a crucial tool in the world of compensation analysis that can help you assess whether your pay structure is fair and competitive. It's the compass that guides you through…
Reimagine Inclusion by Mita Mallick: A Must-Read for HR and Beyond
Reimagine Inclusion by Mita Mallick Mita Mallick’s Reimagine Inclusion offers sharp insights into how HR professionals can drive meaningful workplace change. In the book, she tackles 13 myths about diversity,…
What is Compensation Analysis?
That’s a bit of a loaded question, isn’t it? What is compensation analysis? What is analysis? You could ask 10 people in this field and get 10 different answers. A…
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Indispensable (adj): Someone on the fast-track to burnout
The belief that we are indispensable can be a powerful motivator, but it can also lead to burnout and isolation. Here are some practical steps to break free from this…
Is it time to rethink Tuition Assistance Programs?
This white paper from Learn In (found via Hacking HR) makes some compelling arguments and provides great insight into the history and questionable necessity of Tuition Assistance Programs. "Most [Tuition…
Who Supports the Support Team?
Another day, another LinkedIn post that's getting me thinking. In short, Hebba Youssef (who I highly recommend that all HR professionals follow), posted a funny meme about how little support…