What a brilliant time we had at Compference24! In this episode of Comp and 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 compensation strategy, equity, and future workforce considerations.

Whether you are looking to understand the future of pay transparency or seeking fresh ideas in compensation management, this episode offers valuable insights for all.

Key Highlights:

• Exploration of diverse perspectives and the importance of industry-wide collaboration at Compference24.

• The significance of balancing tactical compensation practices with innovative strategies.

• Discussion on the evolving importance of skills-based pay systems in modern compensation frameworks.

• Insights on how Gen Z's expectations are reshaping workplace cultures and compensation strategies.

• The critical role of managers in influencing employee salary growth and career progression.

Quotes:

• "Comp geeks are not just number crunchers; we tell stories with data." – Marc Mullis

• "Managers have more influence on equitable salary growth than they may realize." – Elena Van Kirk

• "Gen Z's impact on workplace culture and compensation is just beginning." – Marc Mullis

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