Comp and Coffee

Latest Episodes:

Ep 30 - Soft Skills Jul 08, 2019

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In this episode we talk with Dr. Achyuta Adhvaryu, assistant professor at the University of Michigan. He recently completed a study on soft skills in the workplace, finding that soft skills training on-the-job boosts worker productivity and generates large returns for the firm. Link to study: https://www.nber.org/papers/w24313.pdf

Ep 29 - Vacation's All I Ever Wanted Jun 25, 2019

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Heading into the July 4th holiday in the US we discuss the value of vacations and how they can affect your company. Stats we cite during the podcast:

Ep 28 - "What's Your Biggest Weakness?" Jun 19, 2019

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You've no doubt received this question in interviews. "What's your biggest weakness?" But this episode goes well beyond that. We welcome Rick Mace, former startup CEO and current executive partner at Siris Capital to the podcast to discuss: * Why your strengths are also your weaknesses * How you can identify your strengths (and weaknesses) * A real-time strengths and weaknesses identification Did you catch that this week's topic is strengths and weaknesses?

Ep 27 - Errors of Action Jun 03, 2019

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In this episode we welcome Mike Zani, CEO of The Predictive Index. Mike joins us to talk about compensation from a CEO's perspective, what an enlightened talent leader is, and why it's better to make errors of action than errors of inaction. Items mentioned in this podcast:

The Predictive Index: https://www.predictiveindex.com
Jim Collins's books: https://www.amazon.com/Jim-Collins/e/B001H6GSHK
QBQ: https://www.amazon.com/QBQ-Question-Behind-Practicing-Accountability-ebook/dp/B000OIZUQW
Play Bigger: https://www.amazon.com/Play-Bigger-Dreamers-Innovators-Dominate-ebook/dp/B015MOJ80G/
Link to all books: https://payfactors.com/learning-books-comp-coffee-ep-17/

Ep 26 - Focus May 20, 2019

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One this episode of Comp & Coffee we cover focus. Or, more specifically, how can you get stuff done with all the distractions that abound? Here's a list of links we discuss during the podcast:

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Ep 25 - Salary Structures May 06, 2019

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In this episode we're joined by Kim Taylor, CCP, GRP. Kim joins us to talk about salary structures. We cover the basics of what they are and what they're put in place, but this wouldn't be Comp & Coffee without a stir. So we talk about other ways to tackle this concept, as well.

Like conversations like this? Then join us in Oct in SF for CompCon. (http://www.compcon.com)

Ep 24 - The Democratization of Data Apr 17, 2019

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In this episode Shawn and Kaite welcome John Sutliffe. John joins us to talk about a survey he recently completed in conjunction with Human Capital Media, and what the findings mean for the future of compensation data.

Ep 23 - The New COLA (Or Budgeting for Raises) Apr 01, 2019

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Mark Szypko joins us. Mark lead total rewards at Magic Leap and Avid, and has recently joined Fresenius Medical. Mark stopped by to chat about budgeting for raises, including: * Making sure that they're in line with your compensation philosophy * How you think differently about 3% raises * What happens if you get stuck with the 3% budget? * What other strategies shift the conversation? If you like these kinds of talks, join us in Oct in SF for CompCon. www.compcon.com

Ep 22 - Great One-On-Ones Mar 04, 2019

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In this episode we dive into great 1:1 meetings. Critical to everyone, but especially critical as we want to better communicate the value of great compensation management. We're joined in this episode by Courtney Bigony, Director of People Science at 15five. We discuss: * Why should you hold one-on-one meetings, and what goals you should set for them * How to stay away from the status update one-on-ones * Why your first one-on-one with any manager or employee is different (and what to do about it) * How great one-on-ones can impact your team, department, and the business

🎉 CompCon 2019! 🎉 Feb 19, 2019

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We're excited to announce the return of CompCon!

CompCon brings together compensation pros and challenges everything you think you know about conferences.

Join us for CompCon in San Francisco on Oct 21st, and get a discounted ticket using the code KRASON.

http://www.compcon.com