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Pay Matters with David Weaver

Most organizations fail to pay their employees properly — not because they don’t want to, but because they don’t approach compensation with a plan. The compensation landscape is changing rapidly. If you don’t pay your employees what they’re worth, not only will your competitors leave you behind, but you’ll also leave yourself open to legal, social, and political backlash. As an HR professional or manager, how do you navigate the confusing world of compensation? Pay Matters is your go-to podcast for demystifying the art and science of employee compensation. David Weaver and his guests will discuss how to calibrate base salaries, reward programs and enticing incentives so you'll be able to retain your best employees.

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Pay Matters with David Weaver

S3/Ep5: Communicating Compensation Effectively

March 02, 2025 • David

This excerpt from David Weaver's work stresses the importance of effective compensation communication within organizations. It highlights the need to tailor communication strategies to different employee levels - senior executives, managers, and employees - emphasizing transparency, data-driven explanations, and consistent messaging. The article advocates for providing adequate training to managers and utilizing technology to enhance clarity and accessibility of compensation information. Ultimately, the goal is to build trust and ensure everyone understands the rationale behind compensation decisions, linking pay to organizational performance and individual contributions. This fosters employee engagement and alignment with company objectives.