Episode

Peanut Butter Raises and the Pay Equity Debate

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This Week in Business
Published
Jun 19, 2026
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608
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Summary

Peter Cappelli, Professor of Management at the Wharton School, examines the resurgence of "peanut butter" raises, exploring how companies distribute limited pay increases, the impact of inflation on employee compensation, and the tradeoffs between rewarding top performers and maintaining workforce morale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.