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Airbnb Senior Recruiter Chris Starr on Hiring Engineers

Headcount Planning

Airbnb Senior Recruiter Chris Starr on Hiring Engineers

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The Compensation Tools & Software Guide

Startup Compensation

The Compensation Tools & Software Guide

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The Ins & Outs of Global Cultural Transformation

Employee Education

The Ins & Outs of Global Cultural Transformation

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Truth-telling with Dr. C. Nicole Mason: The Past, Present & Future of Pay Equity & Policy

Pay Equity

Truth-telling with Dr. C. Nicole Mason: The Past, Present & Future of Pay Equity & Policy

June 10th marks the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Equal Pay Act, and if we’ve learned anything during these past six decades, it’s that...
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The CPO Perspective: Silicon Valley Tales of Hyper-growth

The CPO Perspective: Silicon Valley Tales of Hyper-growth

Lorie 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...
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A VC Tells All: The Relationship Between Compensation Management & Business Health

Podcast

A VC Tells All: The Relationship Between Compensation Management & Business Health

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Best-In-Class Compensation Benchmarking & Compensation Software Tools

Compensation Benchmarking

Best-In-Class Compensation Benchmarking & Compensation Software Tools

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#HighGrowthMatters Spotlight: Edie Goldberg Shares How Companies Can Elevate Talent and Productivity

High Growth Matters

#HighGrowthMatters Spotlight: Edie Goldberg Shares How Companies Can Elevate Talent and Productivity

In this interview, we speak to Edie Goldberg on restoring engagement and productivity to record levels in our teams and companies. Edie is a...
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Gusto & OpenComp Partnership - Compensation Data for SMBs

Compensation

Gusto & OpenComp Partnership - Compensation Data for SMBs

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6 Best Practices to Prepare for California’s Pay Data Reporting Law

Pay Equity

6 Best Practices to Prepare for California’s Pay Data Reporting Law

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How Global Leaders Operationalize Pay Equity - Momentive Chief Diversity & Officer

Podcast

How Global Leaders Operationalize Pay Equity - Momentive Chief Diversity & Officer

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OpenComp No. 8 on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2023

OpenComp

OpenComp No. 8 on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2023

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Equity Matters: The 5 essential steps of a pay equity analysis

Open Imperative

Equity Matters: The 5 essential steps of a pay equity analysis

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How to Move Forward After a Reduction in Force (RIF)

Podcast

How to Move Forward After a Reduction in Force (RIF)

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Series B & C: How do you scale a business that does good?

Podcast

Series B & C: How do you scale a business that does good?

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Equity Matters: Unpacking the Downstream Impacts of Dobbs

Pay Equity

Equity Matters: Unpacking the Downstream Impacts of Dobbs

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#HighGrowthMatters Spotlight: VP of People Mike Kohn on Crafting a Total Rewards Philosophy for a Global Team

High Growth Matters

#HighGrowthMatters Spotlight: VP of People Mike Kohn on Crafting a Total Rewards Philosophy for a Global Team

This interview with Mike Kohn, VP of People at Kevel, explores creating and implementing a total rewards philosophy capable of serving a globally...
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Pay equity: A governance issue for corporate boards

Podcast

Pay equity: A governance issue for corporate boards

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A Strategic Approach to DEIBA & Pay Equity

Podcast

A Strategic Approach to DEIBA & Pay Equity

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The CHRO’s Checklist: Preparing for Pay Legislation in CA

Podcast

The CHRO’s Checklist: Preparing for Pay Legislation in CA

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Inside Incorta: A People-first Employer to Watch in 2023

People-first Employers to Watch Awards

Inside Incorta: A People-first Employer to Watch in 2023

Sheri Kelleher is SVP of people success at Incorta, winner of OpenComp’s People-first Employers to Watch in 2023 Award in the 100-500 category. In...
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Scale While Minimizing Burn & Dilution w/ Headcount Plan in OpenComp

Startup Compensation Tool

Scale While Minimizing Burn & Dilution w/ Headcount Plan in OpenComp

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Equity Matters: 3 steps to prepare for pay transparency & pay legislation

Pay Equity

Equity Matters: 3 steps to prepare for pay transparency & pay legislation

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Webinar Recap: 3 Things HR Leaders Must Know About Retention in 2023

Compensation Plan

Webinar Recap: 3 Things HR Leaders Must Know About Retention in 2023

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2023 Trend Watch: 4 Changes Every HR Professional Needs to Plan For

Podcast

2023 Trend Watch: 4 Changes Every HR Professional Needs to Plan For

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Inside Compt: A People-first Employer to Watch in 2023

People-first Employers to Watch Awards

Inside Compt: A People-first Employer to Watch in 2023

Amy Spurling is the founder and CEO of Compt, winner of OpenComp’s People-first Employers to Watch in 2023 Award in the under 100 employees category....
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OpenComp Design Studio: Comp Tools to Make You a Compensation Champion

Comp Tools

OpenComp Design Studio: Comp Tools to Make You a Compensation Champion

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Retention Tips: 9 Merit Cycle Best Practices for HR Leaders

Compensation Plan

Retention Tips: 9 Merit Cycle Best Practices for HR Leaders

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15 best practices for HR leaders to create job levels & career paths that boost retention

Compensation Plan

15 best practices for HR leaders to create job levels & career paths that boost retention

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5 Compensation Sins & How to Avoid Them

Podcast

5 Compensation Sins & How to Avoid Them

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Use OpenComp’s Compensation Software to Retain Your Team in 2023

Pay Ranges

Use OpenComp’s Compensation Software to Retain Your Team in 2023

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Preparing for Pay Transparency Laws - Part 1: Evaluating the Health of Your Compensation Plan

Equal Pay

Preparing for Pay Transparency Laws - Part 1: Evaluating the Health of Your Compensation Plan

This article is Part 1 in a four-part series to help HR leaders prepare for pay transparency, whether pay legislation is active, pending, or simply...
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What HR Needs to Know About Executive Search & Executive Compensation

Podcast

What HR Needs to Know About Executive Search & Executive Compensation

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What Businesses Need to Know About California’s New Pay Legislation

Pay Ranges

What Businesses Need to Know About California’s New Pay Legislation

Authored by Noreen Farrell, Executive Director of Equal Rights Advocates and Emily Sweet, VP of Social Impact at OpenComp. On September 27, 2022,...
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How HR Can Support a Thriving Sales Organization

Podcast

How HR Can Support a Thriving Sales Organization

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Manage the Employee Lifecycle with OpenComp’s Compensation Software

Compensation

Manage the Employee Lifecycle with OpenComp’s Compensation Software

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Sins of Compensation: Top Merit Cycle Mistakes

Pay Ranges

Sins of Compensation: Top Merit Cycle Mistakes

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Sins of Compensation: Top Quarterly Review Mistakes

Equal Pay

Sins of Compensation: Top Quarterly Review Mistakes

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Five Ways to Be a Diversity & Pay Equity Superhero

Pay Equity

Five Ways to Be a Diversity & Pay Equity Superhero

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How to design recruiting to support retention

Podcast

How to design recruiting to support retention

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OpenComp Director of Growth Marketing Erin Hannaford: Compensation Tips for Tough Times

High Growth Matters

OpenComp Director of Growth Marketing Erin Hannaford: Compensation Tips for Tough Times

This post is part of an interview series featuring operators’ top tactics for thriving during economic shifts. Today’s interview features Erin...
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How to Hire Engineers During an Economic Downturn

Compensation Philosophy

How to Hire Engineers During an Economic Downturn

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Top 6 Benefits of Pay Transparency

Equal Pay

Top 6 Benefits of Pay Transparency

Whether employees talk among themselves about pay or approach managers directly to ask about their comp, it’s natural for them to seek transparency...
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Top 5 ways a Pay Equity Analysis Closes Wage Gaps

Pay Equity

Top 5 ways a Pay Equity Analysis Closes Wage Gaps

As your hiring activity ramps up and your organization grows, pay inequities can silently creep in, leading to wage gaps throughout your workforce....
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AMA: Remote Pay & Pay Range Strategies

Remote Work

AMA: Remote Pay & Pay Range Strategies

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AMA: Executive Compensation for Startups

Exec Comp

AMA: Executive Compensation for Startups

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How to Differentiate Between Good & Bad Compensation Data

Compensation Plan

How to Differentiate Between Good & Bad Compensation Data

Whether you have ten employees, 50, or more, it’s essential to ensure you have access to reliable compensation data that helps you attract and retain...
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What is a compensation strategy, and why is it important?

Compensation Philosophy

What is a compensation strategy, and why is it important?

When managing a high-growth or recently funded organization, deciding how to pay your people can sometimes feel like navigating uncharted waters....
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What Executive Compensation Is & Why It Matters

Exec Comp

What Executive Compensation Is & Why It Matters

More than any other employee group, executives have the power to steer the success and growth of a startup. Because of this influence, executive...
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Best Practices for Salary Ranges, Pay Ranges & Salary Bands

Pay Ranges

Best Practices for Salary Ranges, Pay Ranges & Salary Bands

Salary ranges are a powerful way for modern companies to address some of the biggest internal and social challenges on the path to IPO and/or...
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What Pay Ranges Are & Why They Are Important

Pay Ranges

What Pay Ranges Are & Why They Are Important

In today’s dynamic labor market, employees are redefining what it means to thrive professionally – including when, where, and how they work.
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4 Tips: Communicate Your Compensation Philosophy

Compensation Plan

4 Tips: Communicate Your Compensation Philosophy

Ready to write your organization’s compensation philosophy?
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Understanding Pay Equity - Accelerate Your Organization to the Next Level

Understanding Pay Equity - Accelerate Your Organization to the Next Level

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HR Dive: 7 Steps to Get Hybrid Compensation Planning Right

HR Dive: 7 Steps to Get Hybrid Compensation Planning Right

Originally published on HRDive.com by Thanh Nguyen, CEO and co-founder of OpenComp
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The 4 Strategic Pillars of a Compensation Philosophy

Compensation Philosophy

The 4 Strategic Pillars of a Compensation Philosophy

Build a compensation philosophy that supports your fast-growing organization by addressing these key areas.
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5 Ways to Crack Pay Equity

Compensation Plan

5 Ways to Crack Pay Equity

This blog originally appeared as a LinkedIn post by Thanh Nguyen.
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