Manager pay conversations are getting harder, not easier. Leaders face questions about internal comparisons, job-posted salaries, inflation expectations, and how pay moves over time. Although these themes repeat across organizations, managers still struggle with what to say and how to say it. This CompAware™ roundtable brings those challenges forward through real scenarios, open discussion, and practical coaching tools designed to create confident, consistent manager pay conversations.
During this session, participants explore the sticking points managers face most often and experiment with CompAware™ talk tracks, clarity phrases, and the ENGAGE™ coaching mindset. Because the conversation mirrors what managers experience in real life, leaders gain tools they can use immediately while also learning from peers who are navigating similar issues.
What Participants Will Experience
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Realistic scenarios that illustrate where manager pay conversations break down
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Clear, practical CompAware™ tools that simplify difficult pay discussions
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Approachable talk tracks that explain ranges, movement, and market data in human language
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Scenario-based exploration that helps leaders practice building clarity and confidence
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Peer insights and shared coaching techniques across the ElevateComp community
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A trust-building coaching model grounded in ENGAGE™ and CompAware™ principles
Why This Session Matters
Manager pay conversations follow predictable patterns, yet managers often feel unprepared to address them. Because employees expect transparency, leaders need tools that create clarity without overcomplicating the message. This session equips HR and Total Rewards professionals to support their managers with consistent language, simple frameworks, and a repeatable coaching approach that encourages confidence and alignment.
Who Should Attend
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HR Directors and HRBPs supporting pay decisions
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Total Rewards and Compensation leaders
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Learning and Development partners coaching managers
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Anyone responsible for improving pay communication across teams
What You’ll Leave With
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Talk tracks managers can use immediately
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Approaches that reduce friction in difficult pay conversations
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Tools that bring consistency to explanations of ranges and movement
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A coaching mindset that strengthens trust in compensation decisions
Join us for this scenario-driven CompAware™ roundtable and strengthen how your leaders navigate manager pay conversations—with clarity, confidence, and practical tools they can use the same day.