help managers navigate pay conversations
During pay conversations, managers must be prepared to explain decisions, manage emotions, and maintain trust - especially when budgets are tight or expectations differ.
explaining comp decisions
Communicating rationale around comp decisions and company budgets with transparency and clarity.
handling pushback
Preparing leaders to manage reactions, reinforce commitment, and listen empathetically.
reinforcing value
Keeping employees feeling motivated and valued, strengthening company retention and employee satisfaction.
support every manager to lead successful teams
Your people leaders are under pressure. It’s their job to give feedback, champion change, and drive performance. But without the right tools and training, they’re unprepared for the hardest parts of the role.
of middle managers feel invisible and unsupported
of leaders avoid having difficult conversations
of companies report an urgent gap in frontline manager support
after 84% of Tenor sessions, managers feel more confident
learn how Tenor is supporting managers during pay conversations
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Tenor gives managers a safe space to practice high-stakes conversations around pay and promotions. Whether they’re delivering a smaller-than-expected raise, explaining a comp decision, or addressing equity concerns, Tenor helps them navigate with empathy, clarity, and consistency.
Tenor offers many comp-related scenarios from communicating that there is no available promotion to handling compensation concerns. Scenarios are designed to reflect sensitive dynamics around fairness, motivation, and trust. Custom scenarios can also be created to reflect your unique comp philosophy.
Not at all. Tenor works well alongside or independent of traditional training. It’s a hands-on, low-lift way for managers to practice applying comp guidelines in conversations - reinforcing tone, language, and decision rationale in a way that sticks.
Each simulation takes just 5-10 minutes to complete and the Tenor coach is available on-demand 24/7 via desktop or mobile. This makes it easy to fit practice into busy manager schedules.
Tenor reinforces key messaging frameworks and comp philosophies through immersive practice. By standardizing how difficult topics are approached, it helps managers avoid missteps, build trust, and lead conversations that are fair, empathetic, and aligned.