https://www.spreaker.com/show/high-growth-matters
High Growth Matters is sponsored by OpenComp, makers of end-to-end compensation software that gives you clarity every time you make a decision about pay. Its cohosts include Caitlin Allen, a startup executive with three exits under her belt, and Nancy Connery. Nancy was founding VP of HR and employee #5 at Salesforce and now leads one of the most reputable HR advisory firms in Silicon Valley. She’s also cofounder of OpenComp.]]>enBusinessOpenComphttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fa3deaac0e4c4f5175f01ce9171d4236.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/high-growth-mattersWed, 28 Feb 2024 09:15:10 +0000OpenCompOpenCompfeeds@spreaker.comHigh Growth Matters is a podcast for influential players in tech looking for insider knowledge on building a badass business. You’re about to hear a conversation around compensation, hiring, retention, fundraising, leadership, diversity, and more....
High Growth Matters is sponsored by OpenComp, makers of end-to-end compensation software that gives you clarity every time you make a decision about pay. Its cohosts include Caitlin Allen, a startup executive with three exits under her belt, and Nancy Connery. Nancy was founding VP of HR and employee #5 at Salesforce and now leads one of the most reputable HR advisory firms in Silicon Valley. She’s also cofounder of OpenComp.]]>cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/truth-telling-with-dr-c-nicole-mason-the-past-present-future-of-pay-equity-policy--53975753https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53975753Tue, 23 May 2023 20:19:25 +0000OpenComp1272clean41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shrm-foundation-s-board-chair-the-future-of-work-bridging-the-talent-gap--53930397
Edie is a nationally recognized expert in talent management and the future of work. For 20 years, her practice — E. L. Goldberg & Associates — has partnered with clients in all industries ranging from the Fortune 100 to startups to design HR processes & programs. Prior, Edie was a global thought leader in the human capital practice at Towers Perrin. She serves as board chair for the SHRM Foundation, and on the Board of Advisors for three HR tech companies.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53930397Fri, 19 May 2023 14:53:04 +0000OpenCompProductivity spiked at the pandemic's beginning and has all but crashed since then. Today, we speak with Edie Goldberg about what’s happened, and how we can restore engagement and productivity in our teams and companies to record levels. Edie is a...
Edie is a nationally recognized expert in talent management and the future of work. For 20 years, her practice — E. L. Goldberg & Associates — has partnered with clients in all industries ranging from the Fortune 100 to startups to design HR processes & programs. Prior, Edie was a global thought leader in the human capital practice at Towers Perrin. She serves as board chair for the SHRM Foundation, and on the Board of Advisors for three HR tech companies.]]>1825cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/powering-business-fundamentals-innovation-in-hr--53644433https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53644433Fri, 19 May 2023 14:52:48 +0000OpenCompToday we talk about how HR teams power business fundamentals and innovation with Sophie Kitson, CHRO at SumoLogic since April 2022. Sophie began her career as a developer, then became a client-facing consultant at Accenture, and later moved into...2441clean39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cpo-perspective-silicon-valley-tales-of-hyper-growth--53644481
In this conversation, Lorie shares the accessible lessons she’s learned along the way, ranging from how to find the best college graduates and build high-performing teams at hyper-growth companies, to grappling with what a thriving hybrid employee experience looks like… and crying for the first time during her most recent performance review.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53644481Fri, 19 May 2023 14:52:20 +0000OpenCompLorie Boyd began her People Ops journey in college recruiting at Oracle, and went on to hire many of the early Salesforce team after she joined them as employee #90. After managing recruiting at other companies like Deem and Zendesk, she transitioned...
In this conversation, Lorie shares the accessible lessons she’s learned along the way, ranging from how to find the best college graduates and build high-performing teams at hyper-growth companies, to grappling with what a thriving hybrid employee experience looks like… and crying for the first time during her most recent performance review.]]>2291clean38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ins-outs-of-global-transformation--53404578Today, we talk to Laura MacKinnon about the nuances of transforming a global company during hyper growth, from reinventing culture to navigating rocky economic times. Laura is currently Chief People Officer at revenue intelligence platform, Clari, and has served in similar executive roles at organizations like Logitech, Opsware, Yahoo, Coupa, and SignalFx during significant periods of growth and company transition.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53404578Tue, 16 May 2023 05:00:02 +0000OpenCompToday, we talk to Laura MacKinnon about the nuances of transforming a global company during hyper growth, from reinventing culture to navigating rocky economic times. Laura is currently Chief People Officer at revenue intelligence platform, Clari, and...Today, we talk to Laura MacKinnon about the nuances of transforming a global company during hyper growth, from reinventing culture to navigating rocky economic times. Laura is currently Chief People Officer at revenue intelligence platform, Clari, and has served in similar executive roles at organizations like Logitech, Opsware, Yahoo, Coupa, and SignalFx during significant periods of growth and company transition.]]>1231clean37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/designing-hr-with-a-business-lens--53358949Meera D’Souza spent 17 years at McKesson after relocating from India. While at McKesson, she was promoted across many different departments, ranging from software implementation and product training, to customer education and leadership development. Meera then managed an offshore team at a call center, before joining a fast-growing SaaS startup in the Midwest as HRBP, which was acquired in 2021. She’s currently the VP of People at fleet operations platform Fleetio.
In this episode, we talk to Meera about what it’s like to design HR with the business lens she’s gained over time, as well as a truly equitable candidate and employee experience that bridges cultural gaps. We also chat about tips for companies going through M&A.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53358949Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:00:02 +0000OpenCompMeera D’Souza spent 17 years at McKesson after relocating from India. While at McKesson, she was promoted across many different departments, ranging from software implementation and product training, to customer education and leadership development....Meera D’Souza spent 17 years at McKesson after relocating from India. While at McKesson, she was promoted across many different departments, ranging from software implementation and product training, to customer education and leadership development. Meera then managed an offshore team at a call center, before joining a fast-growing SaaS startup in the Midwest as HRBP, which was acquired in 2021. She’s currently the VP of People at fleet operations platform Fleetio.
In this episode, we talk to Meera about what it’s like to design HR with the business lens she’s gained over time, as well as a truly equitable candidate and employee experience that bridges cultural gaps. We also chat about tips for companies going through M&A.]]>2133clean36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/communicating-with-clarity-during-change--53284763When the business going gets tough and tough professionals get going, communication can easily fall to the wayside. In this episode we speak with seasoned operator — as well as personal, executive, and management consultant & coach — Dawn Raagas about the architecture of effective relationship- and business-building communication. Dawn is currently VP of People Operations at Daasity.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53284763Tue, 11 Apr 2023 05:00:02 +0000OpenCompWhen the business going gets tough and tough professionals get going, communication can easily fall to the wayside. In this episode we speak with seasoned operator — as well as personal, executive, and management consultant & coach — Dawn Raagas...When the business going gets tough and tough professionals get going, communication can easily fall to the wayside. In this episode we speak with seasoned operator — as well as personal, executive, and management consultant & coach — Dawn Raagas about the architecture of effective relationship- and business-building communication. Dawn is currently VP of People Operations at Daasity.]]>2037clean35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-vc-tells-all-the-relationship-between-compensation-business-health--53240385Governments, employees, and arguably our own gut instincts all tell us that paying people consistently and fairly is good for business if done in a scalable way, but is it? In this episode, we explore the relationship between how companies pay their people and how well they grow with Ryan Denny, who’s currently the head of research at Friends & Family Capital, which has invested in companies like Facebook, Gusto, and Robinhood. Before that, he led compensation at Palantir for almost a decade, and he’s served in related roles at companies like Google and Nutanix.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53240385Tue, 28 Mar 2023 05:00:02 +0000OpenCompGovernments, employees, and arguably our own gut instincts all tell us that paying people consistently and fairly is good for business if done in a scalable way, but is it? In this episode, we explore the relationship between how companies pay their...Governments, employees, and arguably our own gut instincts all tell us that paying people consistently and fairly is good for business if done in a scalable way, but is it? In this episode, we explore the relationship between how companies pay their people and how well they grow with Ryan Denny, who’s currently the head of research at Friends & Family Capital, which has invested in companies like Facebook, Gusto, and Robinhood. Before that, he led compensation at Palantir for almost a decade, and he’s served in related roles at companies like Google and Nutanix.

]]>1674clean34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-global-leaders-operationalize-pay-equity--53213605If pay transparency means something different to everyone, and pay equity and equal pay aren’t the same thing, how can people and business leaders architect systems that promote consistency, fairness, and scalability? And what can SMB and mid-market businesses learn from their global peers? In this live podcast, we’re joined by Antoine Andrews, Chief Social Impact & Diversity Officer at Momentive formerly SurveyMonkey, who’s also an Advisor on OPEN Imperative’s Board and the Forbes Human Resources Council. Previously, Antoine has led diversity & inclusion at global organizations like Gap, Nike, Symantec, Year Up and others.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53213605Tue, 21 Mar 2023 05:00:02 +0000OpenCompIf pay transparency means something different to everyone, and pay equity and equal pay aren’t the same thing, how can people and business leaders architect systems that promote consistency, fairness, and scalability? And what can SMB and mid-market...If pay transparency means something different to everyone, and pay equity and equal pay aren’t the same thing, how can people and business leaders architect systems that promote consistency, fairness, and scalability? And what can SMB and mid-market businesses learn from their global peers? In this live podcast, we’re joined by Antoine Andrews, Chief Social Impact & Diversity Officer at Momentive formerly SurveyMonkey, who’s also an Advisor on OPEN Imperative’s Board and the Forbes Human Resources Council. Previously, Antoine has led diversity & inclusion at global organizations like Gap, Nike, Symantec, Year Up and others.]]>1027clean33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/preparing-for-a-company-exit-what-employees-need-to-know-about-equity--52878515The process of preparing a company for an initial public offering or special purpose acquisition company, also known as an IPO or SPAC, is a tense and important time when HR leaders play a very important role. In this episode, we talk to seasoned expert Jasmine Cheng about the ins and outs of that process, where HR leaders go wrong, and what employees have to understand (and usually don’t) about equity. Jasmine is currently Senior Director of Technical Accounting at OwnBackup.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52878515Tue, 14 Mar 2023 05:00:02 +0000OpenCompThe process of preparing a company for an initial public offering or special purpose acquisition company, also known as an IPO or SPAC, is a tense and important time when HR leaders play a very important role. In this episode, we talk to seasoned...The process of preparing a company for an initial public offering or special purpose acquisition company, also known as an IPO or SPAC, is a tense and important time when HR leaders play a very important role. In this episode, we talk to seasoned expert Jasmine Cheng about the ins and outs of that process, where HR leaders go wrong, and what employees have to understand (and usually don’t) about equity. Jasmine is currently Senior Director of Technical Accounting at OwnBackup.]]>1536clean32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cracking-the-high-performance-code--52791691How do high performers continually reinvent themselves in fast-growth settings, and what innovative ways are today’s recruiting and people teams partnering to deliver on company values and DEI initiatives? Today we speak with Jamie Salas, who’s been promoted four times since joining Clickup, one of today’s fastest growing companies of all time, in 2021. She's currently Director of Recruiting.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52791691Tue, 07 Mar 2023 05:00:02 +0000OpenCompHow do high performers continually reinvent themselves in fast-growth settings, and what innovative ways are today’s recruiting and people teams partnering to deliver on company values and DEI initiatives? Today we speak with Jamie Salas, who’s been...How do high performers continually reinvent themselves in fast-growth settings, and what innovative ways are today’s recruiting and people teams partnering to deliver on company values and DEI initiatives? Today we speak with Jamie Salas, who’s been promoted four times since joining Clickup, one of today’s fastest growing companies of all time, in 2021. She's currently Director of Recruiting.

]]>1296clean31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/designing-a-human-centered-organization--52756693How do you design an organization that unleashes human potential? In this episode, we speak with John Foster, an executive who’s overseen leadership development, talent, organization design, and people teams at public companies like Charles Schwab, HP, and IDEO, as well as startups like Hulu, TrueCar and TruePill. Today, he consults with some of the most disruptive fast growth organizations.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52756693Tue, 28 Feb 2023 05:00:02 +0000OpenCompHow do you design an organization that unleashes human potential? In this episode, we speak with John Foster, an executive who’s overseen leadership development, talent, organization design, and people teams at public companies like Charles Schwab,...How do you design an organization that unleashes human potential? In this episode, we speak with John Foster, an executive who’s overseen leadership development, talent, organization design, and people teams at public companies like Charles Schwab, HP, and IDEO, as well as startups like Hulu, TrueCar and TruePill. Today, he consults with some of the most disruptive fast growth organizations.

]]>2299clean30fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-run-the-most-excellent-merit-cycle-possible--52530101https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52530101Tue, 21 Feb 2023 05:00:02 +0000OpenCompAs we navigate the time of year that attrition tends to be highest, retention is top of mind for people leaders. Today, we speak with Jamy Conrad about the science of helping top employees thrive and stay in seat longer — by running a merit process...1760clean29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-state-of-compensation-in-q4-2022--52619144This episode reveals The State of Compensation Q4 2022, showcasing top compensation trends in the last three months across thousands of public and private companies in OpenComp’s platform. Senior Director of People Ashley Brounstein and Senior Compensation Consultant Jason White discuss the implications for today’s macroeconomic, legislative, and labor climate.
Compensation Trends Report, Click HereInfographic, Click Here
Don’t forget to give us a five star rating, and email podcast@opencomp.com if you have ideas for topics or guests.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52619144Tue, 14 Feb 2023 05:00:01 +0000OpenCompThis episode reveals The State of Compensation Q4 2022, showcasing top compensation trends in the last three months across thousands of public and private companies in OpenComp’s platform. Senior Director of People Ashley Brounstein and Senior...This episode reveals The State of Compensation Q4 2022, showcasing top compensation trends in the last three months across thousands of public and private companies in OpenComp’s platform. Senior Director of People Ashley Brounstein and Senior Compensation Consultant Jason White discuss the implications for today’s macroeconomic, legislative, and labor climate.
Compensation Trends Report, Click HereInfographic, Click Here
Don’t forget to give us a five star rating, and email podcast@opencomp.com if you have ideas for topics or guests.

]]>2297clean28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-move-forward-after-a-reduction-in-force-rif--52619117Over the last few months, businesses have shifted from a growth-at-all-costs mentality to seeking to conserve cash at all costs, and many organizations have had a reduction in force. Today we speak with seasoned fast-growth executive and CPO at Sendoso Alexis Kavazanjian about how to move through and forward after a RIF – and just as importantly, what we can learn this time around, so it doesn’t happen again.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52619117Tue, 07 Feb 2023 05:00:02 +0000OpenCompOver the last few months, businesses have shifted from a growth-at-all-costs mentality to seeking to conserve cash at all costs, and many organizations have had a reduction in force. Today we speak with seasoned fast-growth executive and CPO at...Over the last few months, businesses have shifted from a growth-at-all-costs mentality to seeking to conserve cash at all costs, and many organizations have had a reduction in force. Today we speak with seasoned fast-growth executive and CPO at Sendoso Alexis Kavazanjian about how to move through and forward after a RIF – and just as importantly, what we can learn this time around, so it doesn’t happen again.

]]>2007clean27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/series-b-c-how-do-you-scale-a-good-business-that-does-good--52530059https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52530059Tue, 31 Jan 2023 05:00:02 +0000OpenCompIn this episode, we talk to James Cleveland, an executive who specializes in scaling fast-growth organizations with social impact missions during that crucial time where product market fit has been achieved, and go-to-market fit needs to be figured...2240clean26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-founder-perspective-balancing-profitability-pay-transparency--5252539436c97e7e-3008-46ea-82da-8a9f8b1cd635Tue, 24 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000OpenCompHow can people leaders work with their founders and executives to prioritize pay equity and transparency — something employees, candidates, governments, and boards increasingly demand? In this episode, we speak with Brian Kaiser, Co-founder, and CTO...1881clean25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-make-talent-acquisition-strategic-internationally--52428972Julie Farr-Voller, head of recruiting at late-stage hypergrowth startup Dataminr, about how her team has elevated recruiting into a strategic function. Join us as we discuss:

• How to prioritize talent acquisition
• Pay transparency in the global landscape
• Improving employee retention

]]>8aea7ea5-007a-4411-a1b7-7889e9ad7b0fFri, 13 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000OpenCompWhile some organizations treat recruiters like order takers, others prioritize talent acquisition as a function that’s central to company success. In this episode, we talk to https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliefarrvoller/, head of recruiting at...Julie Farr-Voller, head of recruiting at late-stage hypergrowth startup Dataminr, about how her team has elevated recruiting into a strategic function. Join us as we discuss:

• How to prioritize talent acquisition
• Pay transparency in the global landscape
• Improving employee retention

]]>1898clean24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/accelerated-recruiting-how-a-series-a-company-decreased-time-to-hire-by-32--52398130

Streamlining the hiring process without compromising quality

Establishing a talent pipeline

Strategies for accelerated recruiting

]]>4ee1851b-980c-4b23-bd73-2a9371442550Tue, 10 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000OpenCompIn a candidate's market, speed is essential. In this episode, Nick Vossler tells us how he reduced his employer's time to hire by 32% in one quarter while maintaining a 92% candidate NPS. Nick is currently a senior recruiter at OpenComp and has spent...

Streamlining the hiring process without compromising quality

Establishing a talent pipeline

Strategies for accelerated recruiting

]]>1385clean23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-corporate-boards-can-solve-the-pay-equity-issue--52338318Kathie Ross, C suite executive and independent director, shares where we’re at in the pay equity conversation, where we’re heading, and what we can do to improve our environments. Join us as we discuss:

• The evolution of the pay equity conversation in recent years
• Current challenges boards face as they wrestle with pay equity
• The future of equity at work

]]>ee3767aa-beb9-45fb-8de7-42c2bb817374Tue, 03 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000OpenCompAs pay transparency laws sweep the nation intending to close the racial and gender pay gaps, pay equity has become a priority governance issue for corporate boards. In this episode, https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleenross/, C suite executive and...Kathie Ross, C suite executive and independent director, shares where we’re at in the pay equity conversation, where we’re heading, and what we can do to improve our environments. Join us as we discuss:

• The evolution of the pay equity conversation in recent years
• Current challenges boards face as they wrestle with pay equity
• The future of equity at work

]]>1217clean22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-strategic-approach-to-deiba--52286893Paul Brown, Racial Equity Advisor at Rise. He walks us through his work in diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility (DEIBA) and how he’s worked with dozens of clients to apply DEIBA across hiring, culture, and communication. Join us as we discuss:

• Best practices for creating spaces of acceptance and belonging at work
• Top hiring and retention tactics that support DEIBA
• How HR leaders can measure the impact of their strategies and tactics

]]>4a5a8efe-9647-4089-ba65-09af987626c2Tue, 27 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000OpenCompCrafting inclusive spaces characterized by belonging and acceptance takes strategy and consistency, and it starts in the hiring process and extends throughout the entire employee experience. In this episode, we speak with...Paul Brown, Racial Equity Advisor at Rise. He walks us through his work in diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility (DEIBA) and how he’s worked with dozens of clients to apply DEIBA across hiring, culture, and communication. Join us as we discuss:

• Best practices for creating spaces of acceptance and belonging at work
• Top hiring and retention tactics that support DEIBA
• How HR leaders can measure the impact of their strategies and tactics

]]>1539clean21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/finding-your-voice-what-chief-people-officers-need-from-hr-data--52233813Our guest is Joanne Walters —TEDx speaker, Ph.D. candidate and Chief People Officer of emergency response platform Simplesense, who also happens to be an OpenComp customer. With a personal mission to help underrepresented people tell their stories, Joanne is passionate about diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, acceptance, and working at a company that helps those who help others.
Join us as we discuss:
The shifting relationship between CPO and CEO
Data’s role in attracting diversity with pay
The importance of finding your voice]]>3bcdc57e-b19b-4f76-9da6-8b88e4689322Tue, 20 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000OpenCompOnce a task-driven, compliance-oriented role, HR has rapidly evolved to serve as a collaborative partner of the CEO that ensures people alignment, engagement and retention. In today’s episode, we talk about the quickly evolving charter of a Chief...Our guest is Joanne Walters —TEDx speaker, Ph.D. candidate and Chief People Officer of emergency response platform Simplesense, who also happens to be an OpenComp customer. With a personal mission to help underrepresented people tell their stories, Joanne is passionate about diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, acceptance, and working at a company that helps those who help others.
Join us as we discuss:
The shifting relationship between CPO and CEO
Data’s role in attracting diversity with pay
The importance of finding your voice]]>1773clean20fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-chro-s-checklist-preparing-for-pay-transparency-in-ca--52170717Gianna Driver, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Exabeam, joins us to walk through her preparations for transitioning to pay transparency as a resident of California, where pay transparency laws go into effect on January 1, 2023.
Join us as we discuss:
The need for educational content around pay transparency
The functions of a Compensation Committee
Preparations for transitioning to pay transparency]]>cde957d3-6a73-4fbb-9b39-8dd93da65d7eTue, 13 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000OpenCompWith pay transparency comes a new level of employee and employer communication that can prove challenging to navigate. Luckily, there are ways to embrace these new policies and come through stronger as an organization. Gianna Driver, Chief Human...Gianna Driver, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Exabeam, joins us to walk through her preparations for transitioning to pay transparency as a resident of California, where pay transparency laws go into effect on January 1, 2023.
Join us as we discuss:
The need for educational content around pay transparency
The functions of a Compensation Committee
Preparations for transitioning to pay transparency]]>1420clean19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-be-a-lean-highly-effective-hr-machine-and-have-fun--52106703In this episode, Christine Maxwell, VP of People at Rippling, shares a few core strategies for curating a lean, highly-effective organization.
Join us as we discuss:
Cornerstones of a highly-effective organization
Methods for supporting employee development
The power of active feedback and automation]]>82d02137-5617-4cfb-b6a7-5bf6a681594eTue, 06 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000OpenCompSelf-service unlocks the door to a highly-effective organization. Empowering each employee to leverage their autonomy supports employee development and, as a result, improves company culture. However, encouraging self-service and enhancing company...In this episode, Christine Maxwell, VP of People at Rippling, shares a few core strategies for curating a lean, highly-effective organization.
Join us as we discuss:
Cornerstones of a highly-effective organization
Methods for supporting employee development
The power of active feedback and automation]]>1956clean18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/designing-an-employee-experience-that-earns-4-8-stars-on-glassdoor--52040598Join us as we discuss:
Critical elements of an employee-centered company
Creating a dynamite employee experience
Providing transparent candidate experiences
How using OpenComp empowers their recruiters and people managers]]>dd0b2180-a4e2-47e0-a953-0775b726fbb2Tue, 29 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000OpenCompIn this episode, Panther’s VP People Pamela Golden and Head of Talent Shathiya Rengalwar illuminate their process for earning a 4.8-star rating on Glassdoor and building a company known for its empowering leadership team, value of DEIBA, and excellent...Join us as we discuss:
Critical elements of an employee-centered company
Creating a dynamite employee experience
Providing transparent candidate experiences
How using OpenComp empowers their recruiters and people managers]]>1927clean17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2023-trend-watch-4-changes-every-hr-professional-needs-to-plan-for--51976532Emily is the VP of Social Impact at OpenComp and lead executive for OPEN Imperative. Thanh Nguyen is the Founder and CEO of OpenComp. And Nancy Connery we all know… cofounder of OpenComp and Principal Connery Consulting, and I’m sure highest on her priority list, cohost of High Growth Matters.
Join us as we discuss the four main trends for 2023:
Developing compensation IQ will be the most requested skill training
VCs will demand pay progress from their portfolio companies
One-time rewards and alternative benefits will rise in popularity
The Dobbs decision will have unexpected effects


Resources mentioned:
Join the movement to end gender pay disparity at OPENimperative.org
Get the HR leaders guide to preparing for pay transparency https://www.opencomp.com/lp-on-demand-webinar-the-hr-leaders-playbook-4-steps-to-prepare-for-pay-transparency
Get the Pro Repro Playbook https://www.protectreproductivehealth.org/]]>3d89909f-e99f-4bbf-9ca0-c01947d00361Tue, 22 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000OpenCompWith today’s competitive talent market, oscillating economy, and tight-fisted investment landscape, businesses have a high bar to climb in 2023 — and HR will be at the center of it all… responsible for increasing retention, morale, and performance to...Emily is the VP of Social Impact at OpenComp and lead executive for OPEN Imperative. Thanh Nguyen is the Founder and CEO of OpenComp. And Nancy Connery we all know… cofounder of OpenComp and Principal Connery Consulting, and I’m sure highest on her priority list, cohost of High Growth Matters.
Join us as we discuss the four main trends for 2023:
Developing compensation IQ will be the most requested skill training
VCs will demand pay progress from their portfolio companies
One-time rewards and alternative benefits will rise in popularity
The Dobbs decision will have unexpected effects


Resources mentioned:
Join the movement to end gender pay disparity at OPENimperative.org
Get the HR leaders guide to preparing for pay transparency https://www.opencomp.com/lp-on-demand-webinar-the-hr-leaders-playbook-4-steps-to-prepare-for-pay-transparency
Get the Pro Repro Playbook https://www.protectreproductivehealth.org/]]>2278clean16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-nancy-podcast-the-past-present-future-of-hr-philanthropy-mentorship--51904290Join us as we discuss:
The future of HR and it’s evolution in tech over the last few decades
Words of advice and wisdom for first-time startup founders
The importance of giving back through mentorship and philanthropy]]>1724be2a-525a-4310-a431-59fde8c043bcTue, 15 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000OpenCompToday we talk about the past, present, and future of HR — as well as the importance of philanthropy, mentorship, and work-life tradeoffs with Nancy Connery. Nancy began her career partnering with Marc Benioff to build two key divisions at Oracle...Join us as we discuss:
The future of HR and it’s evolution in tech over the last few decades
Words of advice and wisdom for first-time startup founders
The importance of giving back through mentorship and philanthropy]]>1918clean15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hr-survival-tips-for-going-global-while-raising-multiple-rounds--51904291Join us as we discuss:
Asking for help as an HR leader
Advice on common areas of missing knowledge amongst HR leaders
Variance in pay transparency around the world
Guiding principles for navigating hypergrowth


Check out these resources:
Read more of Krystal’s insights here: https://www.opencomp.com/blog/krystal-shields-harness-keeps-pay-fair-equitable-and-transparent]]>fb5276cb-ea38-4bb0-9012-7ba8ac470229Tue, 08 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000OpenCompHypergrowth has a reputation for being complicated, and few executives have lived the ride through multiple funding stages during global expansion. In this episode, we talk with Krystal Shields — who’s done so twice. She began her career in finance at...Join us as we discuss:
Asking for help as an HR leader
Advice on common areas of missing knowledge amongst HR leaders
Variance in pay transparency around the world
Guiding principles for navigating hypergrowth


Check out these resources:
Read more of Krystal’s insights here: https://www.opencomp.com/blog/krystal-shields-harness-keeps-pay-fair-equitable-and-transparent]]>1594clean14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/redefining-gender-equity-with-amy-cross--51904292Join us as we discuss:
What companies are doing wrong when it comes to gender equity
How Gender Fair works with companies to operationalize pay equity
The most important steps employers can take to eliminate gender pay disparity]]>e5094248-64ed-43db-b2b5-f8e0ba33538aTue, 01 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000OpenCompToday we talk about what gender equity is and isn’t, and how HR leaders can reimagine they way it’s operationalized in their companies. Joining us is Amy Cross, founder of Gender Fair, a marketing and corporate social responsibility platform that...Join us as we discuss:
What companies are doing wrong when it comes to gender equity
How Gender Fair works with companies to operationalize pay equity
The most important steps employers can take to eliminate gender pay disparity]]>2080clean13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-compensation-sins-with-kyle-murphy--51904285Join us as we discuss:
Why it’s important to avoid compensation misconceptions as an HR leader
The top #5 most common compensation sins
Letting your knowledge of your organization shape compensation practices


Check out these resources from the episode:
https://www.opencomp.com/blog/sins-of-compensation-top-interview-mistakes-to-avoid
https://www.opencomp.com/blog/sins-of-compensation-top-job-offer-mistakes-to-avoid
https://www.opencomp.com/blog/top-quarterly-review-mistakes
https://www.opencomp.com/blog/top-merit-cycle-mistakes
https://www.opencomp.com/blog/top-mistakes-during-company-milestones]]>e7127952-6b3d-4fb7-a4bf-d69eb42c6969Tue, 25 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000OpenCompWhen most of us think about compensation, we think about something that’s super complex, but it doesn’t have to be. Today, we chat with Kyle Murphy about the most common misconceptions that he sees across OpenComp’s customer base of almost 4,000...Join us as we discuss:
Why it’s important to avoid compensation misconceptions as an HR leader
The top #5 most common compensation sins
Letting your knowledge of your organization shape compensation practices


Check out these resources from the episode:
https://www.opencomp.com/blog/sins-of-compensation-top-interview-mistakes-to-avoid
https://www.opencomp.com/blog/sins-of-compensation-top-job-offer-mistakes-to-avoid
https://www.opencomp.com/blog/top-quarterly-review-mistakes
https://www.opencomp.com/blog/top-merit-cycle-mistakes
https://www.opencomp.com/blog/top-mistakes-during-company-milestones]]>1120clean12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-employers-need-to-know-about-pay-transparency-legislation--51904286In this episode, we talk to Noreen Farrell about the rapidly evolving landscape of pay transparency legislation — and what employers need to know. Noreen is the Executive Director of Equal Rights Advocates, one of the nation's leading legal nonprofits advocating for women and girls at work and school. Among many other awards, Noreen was recently named a top Legal Innovator in Law and one of the Top 100 Women Lawyers in California.
Join us as we discuss:
What’s going on in pay transparency legislation today
How this legislation is poised to close pay gaps
What’s on the horizon for pay transparency legislation and what trends are coming


Check out these resources from the show:
https://www.equalrights.org/
Listeners can join OPEN Imperative and get a free pay equity report at https://www/openimperative.org
https://www.opencomp.com/blog/what-businesses-need-to-know-about-california-new-pay-transparency-legislation]]>c768d7e2-1aed-4095-8b57-015a3c89a2ffTue, 18 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000OpenCompOn September 27, 2022, California Governor Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 1162, a groundbreaking pay transparency bill that will have a direct impact on employers and employees across the state. As of January 1, 2023, California will join...In this episode, we talk to Noreen Farrell about the rapidly evolving landscape of pay transparency legislation — and what employers need to know. Noreen is the Executive Director of Equal Rights Advocates, one of the nation's leading legal nonprofits advocating for women and girls at work and school. Among many other awards, Noreen was recently named a top Legal Innovator in Law and one of the Top 100 Women Lawyers in California.
Join us as we discuss:
What’s going on in pay transparency legislation today
How this legislation is poised to close pay gaps
What’s on the horizon for pay transparency legislation and what trends are coming


Check out these resources from the show:
https://www.equalrights.org/
Listeners can join OPEN Imperative and get a free pay equity report at https://www/openimperative.org
https://www.opencomp.com/blog/what-businesses-need-to-know-about-california-new-pay-transparency-legislation]]>1703clean11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/compensation-planning-101-for-growth-businesses--51904284In this episode, we chat with Julia Dow, VP of Compensation Advisory at OpenComp, who has over a decade of experience working in global compensation at companies like VISA and Forrest Point before her current role as VP of Compensation Services at OpenComp. Her team works with thousands of the world’s fastest-growing organizations to scale their businesses with compensation, and today we’ll dive into a 101 primer into how to approach compensation planning.
Join us as we discuss:
Compensation planning and why is it so important
Common areas of oversight budgeting and compensation review process
Steps to creating a salary bands
How to make adjustments when pay inequities are discovered
How to handle Pay For Performance within your organization]]>cc659523-388e-4718-a93a-9b319ce53a17Tue, 11 Oct 2022 21:22:59 +0000OpenCompWhile compensation planning falls under HR’s purview, many HR leaders lack expertise in its ins and outs.  In this episode, we chat with Julia Dow, VP of Compensation Advisory at OpenComp, who has over a decade of experience working in global...In this episode, we chat with Julia Dow, VP of Compensation Advisory at OpenComp, who has over a decade of experience working in global compensation at companies like VISA and Forrest Point before her current role as VP of Compensation Services at OpenComp. Her team works with thousands of the world’s fastest-growing organizations to scale their businesses with compensation, and today we’ll dive into a 101 primer into how to approach compensation planning.
Join us as we discuss:
Compensation planning and why is it so important
Common areas of oversight budgeting and compensation review process
Steps to creating a salary bands
How to make adjustments when pay inequities are discovered
How to handle Pay For Performance within your organization]]>994clean10fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reimagining-the-executive-search-experience-for-everyone-involved--51904288Today, I am talking to Kate Bullis of SEBA Executive Search, known in Silicon Valley and beyond as a go-to executive search firm. Kate leads the marketing and revenue practice, and together, we’ll dive into common misconceptions that disrupt the executive search process and how to redesign a mecca-like experience for all parties involved… whether you’re hiring an external firm or leading the search internally.
Join us as we discuss:
How people misconstrue the terms executive search and executive fetch
What characteristics executive candidates look for in an executive search firm for best candidate experience
The four guiding principles that an executive searcher uses to getting the proper candidate]]>9a6e16d2-8bec-4a77-ad98-37fa046cebc3Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000OpenCompExecutives significantly influence how quickly companies thrive or flail — so much so that independent surveys from Stanford and Harvard, each of nearly 900 VCs, revealed that execs contribute more to a startup’s success or failure more than product...Today, I am talking to Kate Bullis of SEBA Executive Search, known in Silicon Valley and beyond as a go-to executive search firm. Kate leads the marketing and revenue practice, and together, we’ll dive into common misconceptions that disrupt the executive search process and how to redesign a mecca-like experience for all parties involved… whether you’re hiring an external firm or leading the search internally.
Join us as we discuss:
How people misconstrue the terms executive search and executive fetch
What characteristics executive candidates look for in an executive search firm for best candidate experience
The four guiding principles that an executive searcher uses to getting the proper candidate]]>2152clean9fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hr-secrets-for-successfully-supporting-sales-teams-during-hypergrowth--51904289We’ll cover topics from building sales culture to hiring, career pathways, compensation, and John’s advice for HR business partners.
Join us as we discuss:
The four core values to build a high-performance sales team
A reliable profile for top sales hires
How to build career pathways and measure employee promotion readiness]]>1d32dfea-d8ee-4948-99c5-5da32defd69bTue, 27 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000OpenCompIn this episode, we explore how passion and process have guided John Jensen’s career as an individual contributor and sales executive at global leaders like Alteryx, Informatica, Tableau, and his current role as RVP of Strategic and Enterprise Inside...We’ll cover topics from building sales culture to hiring, career pathways, compensation, and John’s advice for HR business partners.
Join us as we discuss:
The four core values to build a high-performance sales team
A reliable profile for top sales hires
How to build career pathways and measure employee promotion readiness]]>2126clean8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-hr-can-support-a-thriving-inside-sales-organization--51904299In this podcast, we talk to seasoned executive Jesse Osborn, the VP of Global Sales Development at Tipalti, about what he’s learned about managing successful sales teams in a hyper-growth environment. He’ll also share tips for HR professionals wanting to support thriving sales organizations.
Join us as we discuss:
How hiring profiles change as your company grows
Tips to develop scalable incentive comp plans and how to measure success
Career pathways that empower top talent]]>c984dbb1-4344-426d-a4bb-9353e0469bc6Tue, 20 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000OpenCompHR invests a lot of passion and resources in supporting people managers across hiring, retention, compensation and more. That’s especially true for sales teams, the revenue backbone of the modern business. In this podcast, we talk to seasoned...In this podcast, we talk to seasoned executive Jesse Osborn, the VP of Global Sales Development at Tipalti, about what he’s learned about managing successful sales teams in a hyper-growth environment. He’ll also share tips for HR professionals wanting to support thriving sales organizations.
Join us as we discuss:
How hiring profiles change as your company grows
Tips to develop scalable incentive comp plans and how to measure success
Career pathways that empower top talent]]>1629clean7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-art-of-failing-fast-learning-from-it-in-hr--51904287In this conversation, serial HR executive Jessica Marucci shares top lessons from her decade at DigitalOcean as it scaled from 5 to 500 employees, first in the role of finance manager then director of employee experience - as well as what’s she’s doing differently at Catalyst Software in her role of VP of People & Places.
Join us as we discuss:
Common HR mistakes during economic shifts
Top reasons for employee attrition today
How to encouraging employees to vocalize their needs to be productive at work]]>fcefb4e0-fb28-475b-8407-1cfd837bcd9cTue, 13 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000OpenCompThe venture backed ecosystem is intimately familiar with the importance of “failing fast,” especially in times of economic uncertainty — just so long as you learn from it. In this conversation, serial HR executive Jessica Marucci shares top lessons...In this conversation, serial HR executive Jessica Marucci shares top lessons from her decade at DigitalOcean as it scaled from 5 to 500 employees, first in the role of finance manager then director of employee experience - as well as what’s she’s doing differently at Catalyst Software in her role of VP of People & Places.
Join us as we discuss:
Common HR mistakes during economic shifts
Top reasons for employee attrition today
How to encouraging employees to vocalize their needs to be productive at work]]>1517clean6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-a-better-relationship-between-hr-and-finance--51904296In this podcast, we talk to two seasoned operators, Ashley Brounstein & Steve Poon from OpenComp — one from each side of the fence — about what’s at the core of this traditional division and how HR and finance leaders can co-develop a path forward that’s characterized by deeper collaboration, productivity, and dare we say it - fun.
Join us as we discuss:
Why HR and finance departments tend to be at odds in the workplace
The most common area of disagreement between HR and finance
Steps HR leaders can take to enhance their relationship with finance]]>c4443335-f046-49e2-9512-35eabb4eba9aTue, 06 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000OpenCompThe traditional relationship between Human Resources (HR) and Finance is about as warm and fuzzy as that of sales and marketing teams. HR and Finance success may be interdependent, but that doesn’t mean either team loves their day-to-day interactions....In this podcast, we talk to two seasoned operators, Ashley Brounstein & Steve Poon from OpenComp — one from each side of the fence — about what’s at the core of this traditional division and how HR and finance leaders can co-develop a path forward that’s characterized by deeper collaboration, productivity, and dare we say it - fun.
Join us as we discuss:
Why HR and finance departments tend to be at odds in the workplace
The most common area of disagreement between HR and finance
Steps HR leaders can take to enhance their relationship with finance]]>2056clean5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/democratizing-compensation-and-benefits-information-in-the-workplace--51904294We dive into these nuts and bolt with Amy Spurling, who is currently the Founder & CEO of Compt and previously led finance and HR teams at six high-growth companies - five of which had a successful exit.
Join us as we discuss:
How focusing on employee benefits benefit companies in the long run
What transparency means for salary, equity, and benefits
Tips for HR leaders to empower employees to talk about compensation and equity]]>c6db6bbd-3de1-447e-9efa-f6800c99d1e4Tue, 30 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000OpenCompAt its core, the issues of reducing pay gaps in the workplace and ensuring compensation transparency boils down to one question: How do we democratize information about salary, equity, and benefits, so employees and employers are on the same page? We...We dive into these nuts and bolt with Amy Spurling, who is currently the Founder & CEO of Compt and previously led finance and HR teams at six high-growth companies - five of which had a successful exit.
Join us as we discuss:
How focusing on employee benefits benefit companies in the long run
What transparency means for salary, equity, and benefits
Tips for HR leaders to empower employees to talk about compensation and equity]]>1531clean4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-design-recruiting-to-support-retention--51904293Regardless of the specifics, getting the right employees in the front door matters, especially as new headcount gets extra scrutiny.
In this episode, we talk to Chris Starr, Senior Recruiter for Engineering Leadership at Airbnb, about how to do just that — as well as to support your company’s investment in talent acquisition across the entire employee lifecycle.
Join us as we discuss:
Common things HR may perceive about recruiters or recruiting that they should think differently about
Characteristics of an HR department that give the best pathway to success
How to properly align a company’s values and compensation to a candidate


To hear this episode, and many more like it, you can subscribe to The High Growth Matters Podcast on our website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or just search for The High Growth Matters Podcast in your favorite podcast player.]]>2a813567-ac36-452d-b8f4-6a657de3190bTue, 23 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000OpenCompIt costs up to nine months of an employee's salary to replace him or her. For executive roles, this estimate can scale to more than 25 months of a salary. Regardless of the specifics, getting the right employees in the front door matters, especially...Regardless of the specifics, getting the right employees in the front door matters, especially as new headcount gets extra scrutiny.
In this episode, we talk to Chris Starr, Senior Recruiter for Engineering Leadership at Airbnb, about how to do just that — as well as to support your company’s investment in talent acquisition across the entire employee lifecycle.
Join us as we discuss:
Common things HR may perceive about recruiters or recruiting that they should think differently about
Characteristics of an HR department that give the best pathway to success
How to properly align a company’s values and compensation to a candidate


To hear this episode, and many more like it, you can subscribe to The High Growth Matters Podcast on our website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or just search for The High Growth Matters Podcast in your favorite podcast player.]]>1833clean3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/creating-equity-in-the-workplace--51904297Traunza Adams has been a Chief People Officer, advisor, and executive leader at companies large and small — from startups to Salesforce, AppDynamics and SAP.
Join us as we discuss:
How loving on our people helps businesses thrive
A 4-step framework HR heads and managers can use to scale and reinforce equity
How to empower candidates and teams to determine which companies are serious about equity


To hear this episode, and many more like it, you can subscribe to The High Growth Matters Podcast on our website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or just search for The High Growth Matters Podcast in your favorite podcast player.]]>3b541894-c58a-4309-99ec-8a83b10f91bbTue, 16 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000OpenCompOn this episode of High Growth Matters, we talk with Traunza Admas about equity in the workplace and how to operationalize it. Traunza Adams has been a Chief People Officer, advisor, and executive leader at companies large and small — from startups to...Traunza Adams has been a Chief People Officer, advisor, and executive leader at companies large and small — from startups to Salesforce, AppDynamics and SAP.
Join us as we discuss:
How loving on our people helps businesses thrive
A 4-step framework HR heads and managers can use to scale and reinforce equity
How to empower candidates and teams to determine which companies are serious about equity


To hear this episode, and many more like it, you can subscribe to The High Growth Matters Podcast on our website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or just search for The High Growth Matters Podcast in your favorite podcast player.]]>1844clean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leading-teams-while-during-market-shifts-sheri-kelleher-svp-of-people-success-at-incorta--51904298Sheri Kelleher, the Senior Vice President of People Success at Incorta, has helped high-growth organizations navigate shifting economies several times.
Join us as we discuss:
How being an ally to your team outperforms traditional feedback
A strategic way to approach organizational redesign and budget cuts
Building a global team while keeping regional nuances]]>3b0138b3-70ee-4299-aa3c-e66322f03f99Tue, 09 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000OpenCompDuring an economic downturn, it is imperative that people leaders know what and what not to do, especially when leading a global team. Sheri Kelleher, the Senior Vice President of People Success at Incorta, has helped high-growth organizations...Sheri Kelleher, the Senior Vice President of People Success at Incorta, has helped high-growth organizations navigate shifting economies several times.
Join us as we discuss:
How being an ally to your team outperforms traditional feedback
A strategic way to approach organizational redesign and budget cuts
Building a global team while keeping regional nuances]]>2417clean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/high-growth-matters-trailer--51904295The hosts of High Growth Matters are Caitlin Allen, VP of marketing for OpenComp and co-founder of OpenComp, Nancy Connery.
Join us as we discuss:
Caitlin and Nancy’s background and their love for dogs
The biggest challenge that faces growth companies today
This podcast’s charter]]>91ff3f7f-3aaf-47c1-b5fc-e3a53e6d2f0fMon, 01 Aug 2022 18:43:53 +0000OpenCompWelcome to the trailer for High Growth Matters, a podcast brought to you by OpenComp. This podcast is designed for the professionals that are building the backbone of these growth companies. Leadership, diversity, compensation, hiring, retention, and...The hosts of High Growth Matters are Caitlin Allen, VP of marketing for OpenComp and co-founder of OpenComp, Nancy Connery.
Join us as we discuss:
Caitlin and Nancy’s background and their love for dogs
The biggest challenge that faces growth companies today
This podcast’s charter]]>614cleantrailer