Demystifying Compensation: What HR Doesn't Always Share but You Need to Know

Understanding how compensation works is essential for making informed career decisions. This session, led by Anushka Arellano, takes a deep dive into the compensation landscape, including salary structures, bonus models, equity (stock options and RSUs), Total Rewards, and non-monetary benefits. You’ll gain an insider perspective on how compensation packages are designed, what employers value, and how to position yourself during an interview process.

What You’ll Learn:

  • The nuts and bolts of compensation: base pay, bonuses and equity

  • The role of Total Rewards and other benefits in overall compensation

  • HR insights into how salaries and pay ranges are determined

  • Strategies to evaluate and negotiate offers professionally

Outcome:
Participants will leave with the knowledge and tools to assess compensation packages like an insider, ask the right questions in interviews, and take control of their career growth within their industry.

 

Date and Time:  
February 10, 2026
5:30-6:30 PM EST

Location:
Zoom

Cost:   
Members: $5; Non-Members: $15

Given our mission is to promote women's development in STEM we would like to offer a free spot in our workshops to those in transition between jobs or who cannot afford the ticket price. Please contact [email protected] if you qualify.