Why is talking about money so hard?
An even better question might be: why do so many job postings treat compensation like a state secret—vague, unclear, or completely absent?
The truth is, people want to know they’ll be respected and valued. If you leave them guessing, they’ll start looking elsewhere.
In Part 1 of this hiring series, we covered how to attract the right candidates. In Part 2, we dug into asking the right questions during interviews. In Part 3, we’re focusing entirely on compensation, because how you talk about pay tells a story about how you value people.
In this episode, Brett breaks down:
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Related Episodes:
E371 | Hiring Tips Pt 1: How to Attract the Right People
E372 | Hiring Tips Pt 2: Asking the Right Interview Questions
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