Episode Summary:

In this episode of The Glass Sessions, hosts Lauren and Courtney sit down with Katelyn Lopez, VP of Customer Success at Comprehensive, to unpack one of the most complex, and often confusing, parts of work: compensation.

Katelyn shares her expertise on:

• How to think about compensation philosophy and why it matters

• The building blocks of total rewards systems-salary, equity, benefits, PTO, and beyond

• What employees should know about pay transparency, equity, and negotiation strategies

• The common challenges managers face during compensation cycles and how to navigate them

Timestamps:

00:00 - Side chat and what we've learned recently
10:10 - Deep dive on compensation with Katelyn Lopez
01:04:22 - Is This Okay?: Two weeks’ notice in 2025

Links & Resources:

Katelyn's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelynmdennis

Comprehensive's Free Market Data Tools: https://app.comprehensive.io/benchmarking/s/jobFamily=Software+Engineering&level=IC3

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