Matt McFarlane

In this engaging discussion, Matt McFarlane, Director of FNDN and a compensation expert, teams up with Haris Ikram, Co-Founder and CEO of CandorIQ, who specializes in tech solutions for HR. They delve into the complexities of modern compensation, emphasizing the need for transparency and effective job architecture. The duo shares strategies for aligning compensation with performance, leveraging AI tools, and transforming merit cycles. They also explore the shifting expectations of Gen Z in the workplace, providing invaluable insights for forward-thinking HR leaders.

Matt McFarlane, founder of FNDN and compensation specialist who helps startups build their first pay practices, shares his journey from in-house HR to running a niche consultancy. He discusses niching to compensation, validating ideas through customer research, building a standout brand, using LinkedIn and content for inbound leads, pricing strategies, and expanding into a portfolio career with events and media.

Join Matt McFarlane, a compensation expert and director at a consultancy, as he delves into the intricacies of discussing pay. He explains why the current pay market feels 'beige' and how changing jobs often leads to significant salary boosts. Matt emphasizes the importance of open conversations about compensation, offering strategies for employees to frame their requests effectively. He also sheds light on job hugging, the risks of complacency, and the value of benefits beyond salary, like flexible work arrangements.