95: Fair pay – addressing pay scales and fairness at work with Aoife O'Brien
03/04/22 • 21 min
"I'm not driven by money, but I'm driven by fairness, and if I feel that something is not fair, or that I don't understand why it's happening, then I think that's something that really bothers me and makes me unhappy at work." – Aoife O'Brien.
Welcome back to Happier at Work! In this week's solo episode, Aoife chats finance by sparking a conversation focused on pay scales and fairness at work. How do you feel about pay right now? Is your salary always at the forefront of your mind? For many, workplace salary discussions can be an uncomfortable taboo topic to bring to the table, and it's a topic that hasn't been unravelled on this podcast before until now.
In this episode, Aoife differentiates between the gender pay gap and equal pay, shares her personal experiences of reviews and pay-related discussions, explores if pay transparency is the future and highlights the importance of fairness and knowing your worth. Key points throughout the discussion include;
The hygiene factor of pay.
Gender pay gap VS equal pay.
Getting paid – where does the responsibility lie?
Aoife's personal experience of employee performance reviews.
The art of negotiating in the workplace and knowing your worth.
Climbing the salary ladder: how organisations handle pay progression.
The importance of setting workplace expectations.
An insight into pay structures and the taboo-busting concept of pay transparency.
How to negotiate a salary.
THE LISTENERS SAY:
Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you!
Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O'Brien:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien
https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ
"I'm not driven by money, but I'm driven by fairness, and if I feel that something is not fair, or that I don't understand why it's happening, then I think that's something that really bothers me and makes me unhappy at work." – Aoife O'Brien.
Welcome back to Happier at Work! In this week's solo episode, Aoife chats finance by sparking a conversation focused on pay scales and fairness at work. How do you feel about pay right now? Is your salary always at the forefront of your mind? For many, workplace salary discussions can be an uncomfortable taboo topic to bring to the table, and it's a topic that hasn't been unravelled on this podcast before until now.
In this episode, Aoife differentiates between the gender pay gap and equal pay, shares her personal experiences of reviews and pay-related discussions, explores if pay transparency is the future and highlights the importance of fairness and knowing your worth. Key points throughout the discussion include;
The hygiene factor of pay.
Gender pay gap VS equal pay.
Getting paid – where does the responsibility lie?
Aoife's personal experience of employee performance reviews.
The art of negotiating in the workplace and knowing your worth.
Climbing the salary ladder: how organisations handle pay progression.
The importance of setting workplace expectations.
An insight into pay structures and the taboo-busting concept of pay transparency.
How to negotiate a salary.
THE LISTENERS SAY:
Do you have any feedback or thoughts on this discussion? If so, please connect with Aoife via the links below and let her know. Aoife would love to hear from you!
Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O'Brien:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien
https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ
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94: Selfless leadership: unlocking your true self with Katrijn van Oudheusden
Welcome back to Happier at Work! Buckle yourself in for a mind-blowing listen as joining Aoife this week for a very unique discussion is special guest Katrijn van Oudheusden. Katrijn is a consultant and selfless leadership coach with over twenty years of experience in organisational development. Katrijn is passionate about creating a better workplace for all through authentic and non-dual practices. In this episode, Katrijn explains the meaning of selfless leadership and highlights the transformative effects of tackling the roots of our self-beliefs to shrink our ego and unlock our true selves. Key points covered throughout include:
An introduction to Katrijn van Oudheusden.
An insight into organisational pitfalls – ego, posturing and power.
The impact of leadership ego on employees.
Culture fit and belonging in the workplace.
What is servant leadership?
An exploration of identity formation and self-beliefs.
The key to unlearning.
The four insights of selfless leadership.
The human being connection.
Unlocking your true self.
The positive outcomes of selfless service.
The concept of doing by not doing.
What makes Katrijn Happier at Work.
Connect with Katrijn van Oudheusden:
https://katrijnvanoudheusden.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrijnvo/
Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O'Brien:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien
https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ
https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie
https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast
Resources:
Book: Selfless Leadership by Katrijn van Oudheusden
Next Episode
96: People - the most important business asset with Gillian French
“I think energy is such an important thing. When you walk in as a leader, if you’re coming into the workplace, keeping an eye on your energy, and what you’re actually presenting in the business is really important.” – Gillian French.
Welcome back to Happier at Work! Following two traumatic and life adjusting years facing a global pandemic, major operational shifts are undergoing within organisations and workplaces across the globe. This week on the podcast, Aoife is delighted to be joined by special guest Gillian French. Gillian holds the brilliant title of Expert in Residence with Workvivo. Employee experience, HR and putting people first rather than profit is Gillian’s driver, and on this episode, Aoife and Gillian explore that and a whole lot more!
Gillian is passionate about helping organisations create wonderful sustainable cultures which support workers to flourish, work to their strengths and allow them to show up every day as their true selves. In this jam-packed discussion, Aoife and Gillian explore belonging at work and how people are the most important business asset. Gillian also highlights how work systems were broken pre-pandemic and questions if performance management may soon be a thing of the
past.
Further key points covered throughout include:
An introduction to Gillian French.
Finding a sense of belonging in the workplace.
The ripple effect of energy at work.
The most important business asset.
How to tackle employee disengagement.
How to avoid burnout from work.
Mastering time management at work.
Setting boundaries at work to avoid workaholism.
What does the future of work look like?
The challenges of hybrid working.
The downfalls of competition in the workplace.
How to increase and maintain employee happiness.
What makes Gillian happier at work.
Connect with Gillian French:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillianfrench
Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O’Brien:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien
https://www.twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ
https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie
https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast
Resources:
Book: Reinventing organisations by Frederic Laloux.
https://www.reinventingorganizations.com/
Playback previous Happier at work episodes:
Andrew Barnes – From 4 Day Week
https://happieratwork.ie/7-andrew-barnes-from-4-day-week/
Andrew Barnes and Charlotte Lockhart – From 4 Day Week
https://happieratwork.ie/34-andrew-barnes-charlotte-lockhart-from-4-day-week-5/
Lasse Rheingans – The 5 Hour Work Day
https://happieratwork.ie/happier-at-work-51-lasse-rheingans-on-the-5-hour-work-day/
Setting boundaries at work with Aoife O’Brien
https://happieratwork.ie/happier-at-work-81-setting-boundaries-at-work-with-aoife-obrien/
Don’t miss out!
Aoife hosts live discussions on LinkedIn with her podcast guests each week, discussing hot topics from episodes and answering listeners’ questions. Connect with Aoife today to ensure you don’t miss out!
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