Attracting Next Gen Talent & Pay Transparency with Cary Sparrow, WageScape

Summary In this episode, Cary Sparrow, the founder and CEO of Wagescape, shares his insights on attracting next-gen talent with pay transparency. He discusses the importance of pay ranges in job postings and provides tips for job seekers to navigate the information jungle. Cary also advises job seekers on addressing salary gaps in interviews and shares the benefits and challenges of pay transparency for organizations. He highlights the role of Wagescape in providing real-time labor market intelligence and discusses exciting trends in compensation and HR, including remote work and embedded intelligence. Takeaways Pay transparency is becoming increasingly important for attracting next-gen talent. Job seekers should look at multiple sources and consider the skills driving pay when verifying compensation data. When salary expectations don't match reality, job seekers should show that they've done their homework and negotiate based on market rates. Pay transparency can elevate an organization's recruiting game by meeting job seekers' expectations and providing accurate and competitive pay information. Companies should be aware of potential pitfalls, such as wage compression, when implementing pay transparency. Wagescape provides real-time labor market intelligence to help organizations stay informed and make data-driven decisions. Exciting trends in compensation and HR include remote work, localized pay rates, and the use of embedded intelligence. Wagescape is continuously growing and expects to see more innovation in the labor market intelligence space. Chapters 00:20 - Introduction and Background 03:45 - Lessons from being in the Military 6:40 - Attracting Next Gen Talent with Pay Transparency 08:26 - Navigating Salary Expectations in Interviews 11:10 - Using Pay Transparency to Elevate Recruiting Game 14:00 - Pitfalls and Consequences of Pay Transparency 16:55 - Overview of Wagescape's Product 26:00 - Exciting Trends in Compensation and HR