HR Coffee Time15 Mars 2024

121 | Pay practices that pay off: how to attract, reward & retain talent fairly, with Rameez Kaleem

Are you struggling with how to get pay right in your organisation, feeling the weight of its complexity and cost? You're not alone. Payroll can be the largest expense for a business, running into millions, and it's a crucial aspect of HR that doesn't come with a handbook. Whether you're facing challenges with pay dissatisfaction among your talent, confronting unsettling pay gaps, or stepping into a new role with an outdated pay structure, there's always room for improvement.

In this episode of HR Coffee Time, host Fay Wallis talks with Rameez Kaleem, Founder and CEO of 3R Strategy, to shed light on creating pay practices that truly pay off. He breaks down the building blocks of fair and effective pay practices that can attract, reward, and retain the best talent for your organisation.

Key Takeaways

Pay transparency is about openness and honesty in pay processes, not about disclosing everyone’s salaries (a common misconception). It builds trust and demonstrates fairness in how pay decisions are made.
Pay transparency helps in attracting talent; candidates are more likely to apply for a role when the salary is included in the job posting.
Well-communicated pay equity is 13 times more important in retaining your employees than higher pay levels.
Why you should never ask the question, “What’s your current salary?” Or, “What are your pay expectations?” when interviewing.
Rameez’s Five-Step Pay Transparency Project Plan:
Step 1: Establish a reward strategy and pay philosophy.
Step 2: Conduct benchmarking with reliable data to understand market rates.
Step 3: Develop a career framework for clarity on career progression and pay scales.
Step 4: Build pay structures aligned with the career framework.
Step 5: Consider pay progression and how employees can progress within the pay range.

Useful Links

Connect with Fay on LinkedIn
Fay’s website: Bright Sky Career Coaching
Connect with Rameez on LinkedIn
Rameez’s website: 3R Strategy

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