The HR Hub

Author: Andrea Adams

Welcome to the HR Hub! This channel is for ambitious HR professionals! With the help of my expert HR guests, I aim to help you learn about all facets of Human Resource Management so when 'that' situation arises you have some knowledge and even skill to draw on. My guests provide tricks and tips you can apply immediately as well as insight into strategy to get you thinking about the future. What you learn, will help you advance your career. I'd also love to connect on LinkedIn or check out my website www.thehrhub.ca
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Pay Transparency 2026: What HR Needs to Know
Monday, 13 April, 2026

Pay transparency is no longer just a "nice to have" feature for job postings: in many provinces and states, it is now a legal requirement. It's not enough to add the numbers to a posting - consider what your other employees will think when it shows up on a posting for a job similar to theirs and - wow! - it's more than they are paid! This shift will force an overhaul of internal compensation structures. In this episode, I speak with Sean Raible, founder of Game Plan Total Rewards, to break down the actual work required to stay compliant without totally eroding trust. We discuss: - The layers of legislation across BC, Ontario, and the US. - The 5-step framework for implementing a transparent pay program. - How to handle "compression" when new hires expect more than current staff. - Why 'crawl, walk, run' is a good approach to this work - The surprising impact transparency has on applicant volume. 00:00 The reality of pay transparency laws 01:10 The implications of 2026 deadlines 02:35 Building a compensation philosophy from scratch 04:10 Why pay discussions trigger high emotion 05:30 Regional nuances 07:10 More on the variation between jurisdictions 09:15 How transparency increases applicant resumes 10:45 Five steps to implement transparency 13:10 Sustaining your compensation program long-term 16:30 Avoiding the "New Hire" pay trap 18:50 Timeline: How long implementation takes 21:50 Managing high-salary demands from candidates **Find Sean Raible** Website: https://gameplantotalrewards.ca/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanraible/ **Find Andrea Adams (me)** Website: https://thehrhub.ca/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-adams1/