Compensation Pressure Test: Transparency, Strategy, and Manager Alignment

Episode notes

Compensation is no longer just an HR function, it's a business strategy that directly impacts recruiting, retention, performance, and employee trust. In this episode of This Week at Work , Phil Brandt sits down with compensation expert Michael Maciekowich to explore how pay transparency is exposing hidden weaknesses in compensation programs, why organizations must align pay with business goals, and the critical role managers play in communicating compensation decisions. If your leaders can't clearly explain how pay works, your compensation program may be creating risk instead of building trust - and this conversation will show you how to fix it.

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