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Finding a Voice in the Future of Work

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In the cold twice-daily budget meeting room, our no-nonsense beat editor called on each reporter to boldly lay out their soul—er, story idea—for review. And you’ll be equipped with the tools to negotiate benefits in this new landscape. Hint: it goes way beyond salary and PTO.

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The 6 Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 30s

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They don’t realize how much children are going to change the household budget and make adjustments ahead of time,” she says. Building income may mean asking for a promotion or a raise, negotiating a higher salary at a new job or asking for stock options as part of a total benefits package. “It

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Everything You Need to Know About Emergency Funds

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If you have dependents, heavy debt or access to other funds, like a partner’s salary or unemployment insurance, the amount you need to save will vary. This may take months, depending on how much room you have in your budget. In a perfect world, you’d have enough room in your budget to save and invest simultaneously.

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How Long is Normal to Go Without a Raise?

Eat Your Career

Is it a problem to have the same salary for 5 years or more? Sure, budgets may be tight and rules may exist that limit what you can earn. Hiring companies always want to see that you’ve progressed in your previous employment, and a rising salary is one sign of progression. If you remain stagnant, that doesn’t look good.

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The Vanishing Executive Assistant—NOT!

Office Dynamics

Executive assistants are running meetings, making hiring decisions, giving presentations, negotiating contracts, managing budgets and are considered co-leaders. She received the biggest salary of her lifetime with all kinds of perks. I have read and agree that ageism exists in the workplace. She is living it up.

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8 reasons why contract employment is popular

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They can also run up to a full year or more for project rollouts, or if a company is reviewing staffing needs or hiring budget for permanent positions. Virtually any contracting professional who has the right experience for a company can negotiate a favourable rate. RELATED: How to negotiate your next salary 4.

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Planning the Perfect Holiday Party: Guest Blog

Laughing all the Way to Work

Here are a few tips on how to plan the perfect holiday party to ensure everything runs smoothly, the budget is met, and everyone has a great time. Stick To Your Budget The budget is your starting point, and you shouldn't do anything else before you have a definitive number.

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