Best Shawn LaVana Podcasts (2024)

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102 Our Compference24 Review 34:42

2d ago34:42

34:42

What a brilliant time we had at Compference24! In this episode of Comp & Coffee Ruth Thomas is joined by Marc Mullis of Payformance Partners and Elena Van Kirk of Exude Human Capital to review and discuss all things Compf24. They share their own experiences of Payscale's annual flagship conference, as well as dig into the exciting intersection of c…

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101 Hot Takes on the Future of HR Tech 29:42

20d ago29:42

29:42

In this engaging episode of Comp & Coffee, host Ruth Thomas is joined by Payscale colleagues Katie Harmon and Sara Hillenmeyer to discuss their insights and experiences from the recent HR Tech conference in Las Vegas. The trio dives into the electrifying energy at the event, highlighting how AI and skills-based talent management are transforming HR…

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100 Centenary Edition 39:13

2M ago39:13

39:13

In this special centenary episode of Comp and Coffee, host Ruth Thomas celebrates 100 insightful episodes of discussions on compensation. Joined by Heather Kruger, Senior Director of Corporate Marketing, and Zach Jamieson, HR Manager at Payscale, this episode reflects on past episodes' themes and their evolution in today's workplace. From the histo…

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99 Reporting on our 2024 Salary Budget Survey 24:38

2M ago24:38

24:38

In this episode of Comp & Coffee, host Ruth Thomas delves into the insights from Payscale’s newly released 2024 Salary Budget Survey Report. Joined by Amy Stewart, Principal of Research and Insights at Payscale, and Minde Stone, Senior Director of Rewards, HR Operations, and Talent Acquisition, the discussion covers critical findings from the surve…

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98 50 Shades of Pay 35:35

3M ago35:35

35:35

In this episode of Comp & Coffee, Ruth Thomas hosts a lively discussion on favorite summer reads that offer both professional insights and personal growth. Joined by Jennifer Ferris, Principal Solutions Consultant at Payscale, and Liz Sheffield, Manager of Content Marketing, they dive into books that range from leadership strategies to pay equity. …

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97 Payscale’s Latest Innovations and Compensation Management Trends 22:44

4M ago22:44

22:44

This episode of Comp & Coffee, hosted by Ruth Thomas, covers Payscale's latest innovations and updates in compensation management. Key themes include surfacing actionable insights, growing data, and incorporating user-led feedback. The discussion features Brooke Grimes, Senior Director of Product Marketing, and Brittany Innes, Senior Director of Pr…

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96 Survey participation season: What's new 26:45

5M ago26:45

26:45

Join Ruth Thomas, Chief Evangelist at Payscale, on this episode of Comp and Coffee as she delves into the world of salary surveys with Gerard Smith, Amy Bredemus, and Matt Chalek. Learn about the importance of participation in third-party salary surveys, how Payscale integrates and manages multiple survey data sources, and the impact of AI in impro…

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95 WorldatWork Review 36:34

5M ago36:34

36:34

Join Ruth Thomas, Chief Evangelist at PayScale, and her co-host Liz Sheffield as they recap their experience at the WorldatWork Total Rewards 2024 conference in Cincinnati, Ohio. This episode features in-depth discussions on the latest trends in reward and compensation, key takeaways from various sessions on AI, pay transparency, and personal refle…

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94 We'll be at WorldAtWork! 22:37

6M ago22:37

22:37

In this episode of Comp & Coffee, Ruth Thomas discusses the upcoming WorldatWork Total Reward 2024 Conference. She is joined by Lexi Clarke, Chief People Officer at Payscale, and James Atkinson, VP of Data Products. They talk about the sessions they will be leading at the conference, including topics such as equipping people managers for effective …

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93 CBPR Highlights 40:49

6M ago40:49

40:49

In this episode of Comp & Coffee, hosted by Ruth Thomas, Chief Evangelist at Payscale, the podcast dives into the findings of Payscale’s 2024 Compensation Best Practice Report (CBPR). Guests Amy Stewart, Associate Director of Content Marketing and author of the CBPR, alongside Lulu Seikaly, Payscale’s Senior Corporate Attorney, share their insights…

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92 AI Innovations at Payscale 35:20

6M ago35:20

35:20

In this episode of Comp and Coffee, Ruth Thomas and her Payscale colleagues, Brooke Grimes, James Atkinson, and Brittany Innes, discuss the latest innovations at Payscale in response to market demands and key compensation trends. They cover how Payscale is leveraging AI to enhance product and data offerings, particularly in job description manageme…

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Episode 91 - Progress on Gender Pay Gaps - Part 2 35:53

7M ago35:53

35:53

We are again discussing Gender Pay Gaps and the findings from our recently released GPGR. In our last episode, we introduced you to this year’s report and the overall outcomes. Today we are going to build on that and delve into more of the reports insights and discuss some of the potential drivers of pay gaps. Picking up from our last episode, we'l…

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Episode 90 - Progress on Gender Pay Gaps - Part 1 36:17

8M ago36:17

36:17

Our discussions this month are all aimed at raising awareness and encouraging action to eliminate bias and discrimination entirely from our workplaces and society at large. This year’s Women’s History Month theme “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion" which is very appropriate for this conversation. Today, host Ruth Thomas welcome…

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Episode 89 - Minimum Wage Developments 32:41

9M ago32:41

32:41

In January, we saw 22 U.S. states boosting their minimum wage rates with effect from the 1st of the month and three more planned later this year. So now there will soon be 30 states with minimum wages higher than the federal standard, which is $7.25 per hour for non-exempt workers. In this episode, we're talking about the impact this is having and …

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Episode 88 - Top Predictions for HR and Compensation Management in 2024 29:00

10M ago29:00

29:00

Curious about job market trends in 2024? Join us in this episode as we delve into market predictions and the evolving compensation landscape for this calendar year. Our thought leaders at Payscale will discuss the fate of talent acquisition and share insights to help you navigate the changing world of work. Tune in with our guests, James and Lulu, …

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Episode 87 - PayScale's 2023 End of Year Report Hot Jobs Report 32:49

10M ago32:49

32:49

As we close out the year, this discussion centers the state of the labor market as we pivot into 2024 as well as hot jobs and this year. What are the predictions from our thought leaders here at Payscale? Listen to find out! Let's dive into Payscale’s 2023 End-of-Year Report! In this episode, guests Amy Stewart and Lexi Clarke provide insights into…

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Ep 86 - Spotlight on gender pay gaps 30:07

11M ago30:07

30:07

Vicki, Liz, and Ruth discuss the gender pay gap -- what it is and how it's looking for next year. Is your organization taking necessary action to close the gap? In this episode, we're peering into the future—2024, to be exact—to predict what changes lie ahead for the gender pay gap. Our guests, Vicky Peakman and Liz Sheffield, will be breaking down…

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Ep 85 - Remote Work Is Here to Stay 31:44

11M ago31:44

31:44

Amy, Ruth, and Russ discuss remote work, RTO mandates, and the impact this is having on the workplace. How will new policies and expectations impact your workforce? In this episode, we delve into the dynamic landscape of remote work and the evolving scenarios surrounding return-to-office mandates. Explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportun…

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Ep 84 - Pay Transparency: Why Employees Care 26:36

1y ago26:36

26:36

Liz, Lulu, Ruth, & Russ discuss Pay Transparency from the employees perspective. Is this your company's opportunity to build a better brand? Assets: Payscale Comp Quick Guide: Understanding Employee Reaction to Pay Transparency

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Ep 83 - Is algorithmic pay the future? 28:22

1+ y ago28:22

28:22

Sara Hillenmeyer, Payscale's Director of Data Science, and Lulu Seikaly, Senior Corporate Attorney @ Payscale, join Ruth & Russ to discuss a recent article about two brothers who both drive for Uber. The brothers recently conducted an experiment. They opened their Uber apps while sitting in the same room, and tested which brother could earn more mo…

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Ep 82 - The 4 Day Work Week: Smarter or Harder? 22:08

1+ y ago22:08

22:08

We discuss the growing number iniatives, such as those lead by 4dayweek.com, around the 4 day work week and the concept of 100:80:100. 100% pay for 80% time worked with 100% productivity targets. Is this working smarter, harder, both, or neither? Related links: https://worldatwork.org/resources/publications/workspan-magazine/the-power-of-four https…

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Ep 81 - Retention Report: Will pay transparency make 2023 the year of retention? 34:16

1+ y ago34:16

34:16

Amy joins Ruth and Russ to share insights from our newest research report! It's a first-of-its-kind look at the top reasons employees consider quitting their jobs, and specially looks at does pay transparency help to retain workers — or is pay transparency a retention risk? Report Overview: https://www.payscale.com/research-and-insights/retention-r…

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Ep 80 - Payscale Comp Best Practices Report 2023 41:41

1+ y ago41:41

41:41

Ruth, Bill, & Russ are joined by Amy to review the 2023 Payscale Compensation Best Practices Report (CBPR) and share their insightes. How are things changing as we move into Q2 of 2023?

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Ep 79 - What's in the News Q1 2023 40:38

1+ y ago40:38

40:38

Ruth, Bill, & Russ have each selected a recent news story related to compensation to discuss. Do you share their take on these topics? Ruth's Pick: Netflix stepped back on open salary policiy for execs Bill's Pick: FTC announced changes to outlaw non-compete clauses Russ's Pick: Disney's annnouncement that 'hybrid work' now means in office 4 days a…

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Ep 78 - What jobs are hot and what are not going into 2023 32:37

2y ago32:37

32:37

Amy Stewart, one of the minds behind the annual Payscale CBPR report, joins Bill, Ruth, & Russ to discuss what jobs are hot and what are not going into 2023.

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Ep 77 - 2023 Predictions in Compensation 54:54

2y ago54:54

54:54

Ruth, Bill, & Russ each made 3 predictions about what they each think will happen in the compensation space in 2023 without conferring with each other. Join us as we share our predictions with each other and see if you agree on what we agree on.

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Ep 76 - The Increasing Pay Disclosure Laws 48:05

2y ago48:05

48:05

Vicky, Bill, & Russ discuss the increasing numbers of pay disclosure laws that are going live in a variety of cities, counties, and states. What will be the impact and how does a compensation or HR professional stay proactive?

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Ep 75 - Quiet Quitting isn't new is it? 37:58

2y ago37:58

37:58

Ruth, Bill, & Russ discuss the 'new' phenominon of "Quite Quitting." Excactly what is it? Is it different from 'work to rule' and other such movements? How should we as HR and compensation professionals respond?

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Ep 74 - Should HR be paid less than finance? 33:53

2y ago33:53

33:53

Vicky, Bill, & Russ discuss the importance and impact of the HR to an organization, a role which happens to be predominantly female, and contrasts it to the importance and impact of finance, a role which happens to be predominantly male. Are these to critical functions and career paths compensated equally? Should they be? If not, why not?…

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Ep 73 - 3 ways you can tell if your employees are doing their own comp research, you won't believe number 2! 37:11

2y ago37:11

37:11

Bill, Matt, Ruth, & Russ explore the pros and cons of employees doing their own salary market research and how to handle the conversation.

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Ep 72 - Managing Compensation in Turbulent Times 40:06

2+ y ago40:06

40:06

Are we headed into a recession? The future is unclear at best. We discuss what HR, Total Rewards, & Compensation leaders should be thinking about when the the potential for an economic downturn looms.

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Ep 71 - Conferences are back - What topics are hot? 41:33

2+ y ago41:33

41:33

Ruth, Bill, & Russ discuss the return of in person conferences in the Comp, HR, & Total Rewards space. What's the current thinking and evolving best practices?

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Ep 70 - If you're not at market, they will leave 43:30

2+ y ago43:30

43:30

Matt, Bill, Heather & Russ review recent findings from PEW Rearch that finds low pay & lack of advancement are #1 & #2 reasons people quite in 2021. Are you at market?

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Ep 69 - Payscale Comp Best Practices Report 2022 46:38

2+ y ago46:38

46:38

Matt, Bill, & Russ review the 2022 CBPR and share their insightes. What was as expected and what was surprising?

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Ep 68 - Skills Based Pay: It’s like Guacamole??? 36:12

3y ago36:12

36:12

Matt, Bill, & Russ discuss why discussions about skills based pay are on the rise, the pro’s and cons of the concept, and approaches to getting there.

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Ep 67 - Retaining Highly Intelligent People 52:08

3y ago52:08

52:08

We discuss the signs of highly intelligent people and what this implies for both retaining them as well as the potential impact loosing them.

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Ep 66 - Is this the Golden Age of HR? 28:58

3y ago28:58

28:58

With businesses taking a renewed focus on retention, hiring, Pay Equity, and employee engagement we stop and ask: Are we in a golden age for HR?

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Ep 65 - CURO's Comp Planning & Pay Equity Solutions Join Payscale 35:24

3y ago35:24

35:24

CURO co-founder Ruth Thomas joins us to discuss the evolution in thinking around CURO's ground breaking Comp Planning & Pay Equity solutions and the impact of joining forces with Payscale.

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Ep 64 - Criticality of Comp Comms 34:51

3y ago34:51

34:51

Continual and consistent communication around compensation has always been critical. We discuss why it's time to up your game.

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Ep 63 - Weathering the Great Resignation 32:13

3+ y ago32:13

32:13

Experts say “The Great Resignation” is coming. We examine the warning signs and how compensation practices can both contribute and mitigate the impact on your org.

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Ep 62 - What do Dolly Parton & pay equity have in common? 39:18

3+ y ago39:18

39:18

Equity, diversity, & equality have moved up the priority list in the minds of comp & HR professionals as well as business leaders. Bill, Matt, & Russ look to the past as well as examine what clients are saying today about approaches and pitfalls.

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Ep 61 - Handling Compression 40:59

3+ y ago40:59

40:59

With many companies deferring 2020 merit cycles and a potential minimum wage increase on the horizon it’s not hard to foresee pay compression challenges looming on the horizon. Bill, Matt, & Russ discuss the issue and share what they know of how organizations are working try and get ahead of it.

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Ep 60 - PayScale & Payfactors Join Forces 27:06

3+ y ago27:06

27:06

The CEO’s of Payscale & Payfactors, Scott Torrey & Jeff Laliberte, join us to discuss how this merger came to be, what it means for our clients, and what it means for the future of compensation.

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Ep 59 - Building a Diverse Leadership Team 32:37

4y ago32:37

32:37

David Chun, CEO and founder of Equilar, joins us to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and options for companies looking to improve diversity in leadership through the Equilar Diversity Network (EDN).

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Ep 58 - How COVID is screwing up HR 36:21

4y ago36:21

36:21

Jo, Matt, & Russ discuss how HR has had to adapt and respond tactically to the new strategic challenges as we move into stage 2 of the global pandemic.

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Ep 57 - Are Freelance & Contract Workers Still a Thing? 38:15

4y ago38:15

38:15

Bill, Matt, & Russ share news on changes to AB5 in CA thanks to new Proposition 22 passing. California has made two changes to how contractors and freelancers are treated---in opposite directions. What could this mean for employees in every state? How should you be thinking about your contract and freelance workers?…

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Ep 56 - Perking up your remote workforce 29:40

4y ago29:40

29:40

Russ & Sarah discuss how to keep your employees feeling appreciated in a time of COVID and remote work.

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Ep 55 - Remote Work: Implications & Complications 42:32

4y ago42:32

42:32

Bill, Matt, and Russ discuss the evidence and likelihood that the possibility of remote work is permanently influencing the landscape of talent pools and what the implications are for HR and compensation.

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Ep 54 - Taxing Companies if CEO Pay is Too High 40:15

4y ago40:15

40:15

Bill, Matt, & Russ use the City of San Francisco's upcoming proposed ballot initiative--Proposition L---to discuss the pros and cons of governments creating business taxes for companies with a high CEO-to-median-employee pay ratios.