A podcast by Payscale where we talk about the art and science of compensation management. Grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and let’s dive into the world of pay and performance with insights, tips, and strategies to help you stay ahead.
Latest Episodes
Turning pay into a business driver: A CHRO + CFO conversation
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 Wat...

The pay crystal ball: predicting the future with Pearl Meyer + Payscale
Compensation isn’t just an HR function—it’s a core business strategy. In this episode of Comp and Coffee, we look into the pay crystal ball with Rebecca Toman of Pearl...

Closing the confidence gap: Pay strategy challenges in 2025
What happens when your pay strategy sparks more questions than confidence—and your best people start walking? In this episode, we bring in the experts to tackle the ha...

Compensation history: A walk through the past and future of pay
Compensation has come a long way—from handwritten ledgers and dusty binders to AI-powered insights and real-time salary data. But what does the past teach us about whe...

113: Gender Pay Gap Report: Facts revealed
What's the state of the gender pay gap in 2025? In this episode Ruth Thomas discusses Payscale's 2025 Gender Pay Gap Report with Amy Stewart, Payscale's principal cont...
