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The Compensation Podcast with Fexingo: Pay Transparency, Equity, Bonuses, and Total Comp

The Compensation Podcast with Fexingo: Pay Transparency, Equity, Bonuses, and Total Comp

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Lucas and Luna examine the mechanics behind how companies pay their people — not just salaries, but equity, bonuses, profit-sharing, and the increasingly contentious terrain of pay transparency. Each episode dissects a single compensation decision, from a tech giant's stock grant structure to a retailer's shift to transparent salary bands. Lucas studies proxy filings and compensation committee reports; Luna tests those numbers against public sentiment and hiring data. Together they ask: What does a 'competitive' offer actually look like across industries? Why do some bonus formulas reward retention while others reward performance? And when a company publishes its pay ranges, does that close gaps or create new ones? For compensation analysts, HR leaders, and employees negotiating their own total comp, the show turns abstract policies into concrete trade-offs — no endorsements, no prescriptions, just the numbers and their consequences. #PayTransparency #EquityCompensation #ExecutivePay #BonusStructures #TotalCompensation #CompensationPhilosophy #SalaryBenchmarking #StockGrants #PayEquity #CompensationCommittee #HRMetrics #EmployeeRetention #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Compensation #WorkplaceTrends #HumanResources Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo© 2026 Fexingo. All rights reserved. Economics
Episodes
  • How Restrictive Covenants Quietly Cap Your Total Compensation

    How Restrictive Covenants Quietly Cap Your Total Compensation
    Jun 29 2026
    Lucas and Luna unpack how non-disclosure and non-solicit agreements — not just non-competes — can suppress your future pay far beyond your current role. They examine a 2025 study from the University of Chicago showing that employees subject to broad NDAs earn on average 8% less over five years because their skill mobility is effectively reduced. Lucas walks through how a senior product manager at a mid-tier SaaS company turned down a 20% raise after realizing the proposed NDA would prevent her from referencing key projects in her next interview. Luna pushes back on whether some protections are legitimate, and they explore the emerging trend of 'no-NCA' salary premiums at firms like Expedia and HubSpot. The episode drills into one actionable takeaway: before signing any restrictive covenant, ask for a 'scope letter' that explicitly carves out what you can discuss in future interviews. A crisp, practical deep-dive for anyone weighing a job offer or negotiating a promotion. #RestrictiveCovenants #NonDisclosureAgreement #NonSolicitAgreement #TotalCompensation #SalaryTransparency #CareerMobility #JobNegotiation #EmploymentLaw #PayEquity #UniversityOfChicago #Expedia #HubSpot #SkillMobility #CompensationStrategy #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheCompensationPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 mins
  • How Skill-Based Pay Replaces Traditional Job Grades

    How Skill-Based Pay Replaces Traditional Job Grades
    Jun 28 2026
    Episode 80 of The Compensation Podcast dives into skill-based pay — a model that compensates employees for the capabilities they master rather than the job title they hold. Lucas and Luna explore how companies like IBM and AT&T have shifted away from traditional job grades to pay for skills, referencing IBM's 2016 overhaul of its career framework and AT&T's $1 billion retraining initiative. They break down how skill-based pay impacts total compensation, career progression, and negotiation leverage, using concrete examples from the tech and healthcare sectors. The hosts also discuss the challenges, including measurement complexity and potential for pay compression, and offer practical advice for employees navigating this emerging trend. This episode is essential listening for anyone in a role where skills outpace job descriptions. #SkillBasedPay #TotalCompensation #CareerProgression #IBMCareers #ATT #PayTransparency #JobGrades #CompensationStrategy #TechCareers #HRTrends #EmployeeDevelopment #PayEquity #NegotiationLeverage #WorkforcePlanning #BusinessStrategy #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 mins
  • How Relocation Packages Create Hidden Tax Traps

    How Relocation Packages Create Hidden Tax Traps
    Jun 28 2026
    Episode 79 of The Compensation Podcast digs into the hidden costs of relocation packages. Lucas and Luna walk through a real case: a senior marketing manager offered $75,000 to move from Austin to San Francisco, only to get hit with a surprise tax bill of nearly $20,000 because the company treated the relocation as taxable income. They explain how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 eliminated the exclusion for moving expense reimbursements, what 'grossing up' means and why most companies don't do it, and the three questions you should ask before accepting a relocation offer. The hosts also discuss state tax implications, temporary housing vs. permanent moves, and why the timing of your move can change your tax liability. Practical, specific, and anchored in a real number that could save you thousands. #RelocationPackage #TaxTraps #Compensation #MovingExpenses #GrossUp #TaxCutsAndJobsAct #EmployeeBenefits #SalaryNegotiation #Finance #Careers #PersonalFinance #TaxPlanning #Austin #SanFrancisco #LucasAndLuna #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheCompensationPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 mins
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