Compensation is often treated as a once-a-year task when it should be viewed as an ongoing, strategic tool that drives business success year-round.

In this episode of HR Superstars, Karina Young chats with Roger Lee, CEO and Co-Founder of Comprehensive, about how HR leaders can change their approach to compensation. Roger breaks down how to move beyond the annual merit cycle, ditch the spreadsheets, and adopt systems that enable real-time, data-driven pay decisions.

You'll learn how to use compensation to boost performance, retain top talent, and stay ahead in today's competitive landscape.

Join us as we discuss:

(00:00) Meet HR Superstar: Roger Lee

(06:06) Why compensation and performance systems are often siloed

(08:45) Top risks of disconnected pay-for-performance strategies

(14:45) Why companies still rely on the once-a-year merit cycle

(22:11) How HR can use compensation data to strengthen leadership

(24:50) Building a continuous compensation strategy for today's workforce

Resources:

For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo.

Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.

Hear Karina's thoughts on elevating your HR career by following her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinayoung11/

Download 15Five's HR Outcomes Playbook: https://www.15five.com/ebook/hr-outcomes-playbook-unlocking-the-true-business-value-of-hr/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2_2023_Podcast_CTAs&utm_content=HR

For more on maximizing employee performance, engagement, and retention, click here: https://www.15five.com/demo?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2-Podcast-Ads&utm_content=Schedule-a-demo

Roger Lee's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerrlee/

Uncertainty is an inevitable part of HR leadership, but how can we navigate it with confidence and clarity?

In this episode of HR Superstars, Karina Young is joined by Kat Kibben, founder of Three Ears Media and recruiting expert, to explore practical ways HR leaders can build resilience and lead effectively in times of change.

Kat shares her personal journey, from living in a van to becoming a business owner, and offers unique insights into how HR can embrace uncertainty, build trust, and lead with empathy. She dives into the power of self-awareness, resilience, and how HR professionals can shift from managing policies to becoming true people leaders who inspire and empower teams.

This conversation challenges HR leaders to step beyond traditional approaches and take on the uncertainty of the workplace with renewed energy and a focus on people-first leadership.

Join us as we discuss:
(00:00) Meet HR Superstar: Kat Kibben
(02:54) Why uncertainty always lands on HR's desk
(08:03) Navigating tough conversations and building trust
(15:53) Leading with conviction, not perfection
(17:27) The importance of resilience in HR leadership
(26:01) How van life taught Kat to lead under pressure
(42:23) Practical tools for building resilience within your team

Resources:

For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo.

Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.

Hear Karina's thoughts on elevating your HR career by following her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinayoung11/

Download 15Five's Employee Engagement Playbook:

https://www.15five.com/ebook/engage-to-excel-15fives-employee-engagement-playbook/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2_2023_Podcast_CTAs&utm_content=Employee

For more on maximizing employee performance, engagement, and retention, click here: https://www.15five.com/demo?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2-Podcast-Ads&utm_content=Schedule-a-demo

Kat Kibben's LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinakibben/

Check out Kat's book The Bounce Back Factor at bouncebackfactorbook.com.

Leadership training is one of the most common investments organizations make, but it is also one of the easiest to get wrong. Many companies track attendance, but few measure whether managers actually lead differently afterward.

In this episode of HR Superstars, Karina Young sits down with Nicole Roberts, Founder & President of People Solutions Group, to discuss how to design leadership development that managers actually use in their day-to-day work.

They explore how HR leaders can identify the right problems before launching training, measure leadership effectiveness in real time, and help managers apply new skills immediately. Nicole also shares practical ways to strengthen leadership development, even with limited resources.

Join us as we discuss:

(00:00) Meet HR Superstar: Nicole Roberts

(04:58) Defining the problem before designing training programs

(06:38) Common gaps in leadership development and training

(11:50) Adapting leadership development to industry-specific needs

(25:00) Balancing personalized training with scalable programs

(41:35) Measuring success and adjusting leadership development programs

(44:52) The power of gratitude in leadership

Resources:

For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo.

Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.

Hear Karina's thoughts on elevating your HR career by following her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinayoung11/

Download 15Five's Employee Engagement Playbook: https://www.15five.com/ebook/engage-to-excel-15fives-employee-engagement-playbook/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2_2023_Podcast_CTAs&utm_content=Employee

For more on maximizing employee performance, engagement, and retention, click here: https://www.15five.com/demo?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2-Podcast-Ads&utm_content=Schedule-a-demo

Nicole Roberts' LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nrobertshr/