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750 how to talk about pay, benefits & your value at work (with Matt McFarlane)

Season 7

Talking about pay can feel awkward, emotional and high-stakes but avoiding it can quietly stall your career. In this episode, Shell is joined by compensation expert Matt McFarlane to unpack what’s really happening in the job market, how to talk about money earlier (not when resentment hits), and the non-salary levers that matter just as much as dollars.


👉🏾 why the pay market feels “beige” right now

👉🏿 earning vs learning, why changing jobs boosts pay and the cost to employers

👉🏻 how to raise pay conversations with your employer

👉 why are there a lot of people job hugging right now?

👉🏼 loyalty, trust & the changing employer-employee relationship

👉🏽 making money conversations less awkward

👉🏾 benefits beyond salary that actually matter


Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewmcfarlane/

Check out his website: fndn.com.au


Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/

If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/


Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr


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