Building Trust in HR: Kathy White on Compensation and Communication
In this episode of 'We're Only Human', host Ben Eubanks talks with Kathy White, VP of HR for Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia, about the critical aspects of compensation and communication in the workforce. Kathy shares her experiences from the World at Work conference and her role in developing a transparent compensation strategy at her organization. The conversation covers the importance of making HR work tangible, the necessity of clear communication and building trust, and discusses methods for enabling managers to effectively handle compensation discussions. Kathy also highlights the need for continuous refinement and learning in HR processes, emphasizing the significance of patience, dedication, and alignment with organizational values.

00:00 Introduction and Preview
01:26 Meet Kathy White: HR Leader at Habitat for Humanity
03:41 The Role of Compensation in HR
05:00 Communicating Compensation Strategies
09:36 Training and Supporting Managers
16:36 Lessons Learned and Best Practices
19:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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