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The Gender Pay Gap: 3 Steps to Work Toward Workplace Parity

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For years, we’ve been told the reason the gender pay gap exists is that women don’t negotiate or advocate for themselves. This narrative has been a constant hum over the course of my career, which is odd considering nearly every raise and promotion I’ve ever received has come as a result of my own asking.

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Finding Your Voice: Advocating and Negotiating for Yourself as a Woman in the Workplace

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Creating an Advocacy Network. Once you get comfortable speaking up for yourself when you have an idea you want to share or a concept you want clarified, then we get to the good stuff: building a network of advocates around you. Networks aren’t created for just one person’s advancement. Effective Negotiation.

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These Are The Top Coworking Amenities & Features To Attract Members

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State-of-the-Art Technology In the digital age, having access to cutting-edge technology is non-negotiable for professionals. Such amenities not only attract health-conscious professionals but also promote employee well-being and productivity.

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Inside the Peterborough PA Network

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Next up in our series of blog posts about regional PA networks, we have the Peterborough PA network. Launched by Bethany Fovargue in 2013 this network has gone from strength to strength and Bethany is now asked to speak and promote the role of assistants all over the world. . About the network….

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5 Ways Women Can Support Each Other at Work

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More than having a system in place for when things go bad—like ‘filing with HR and hiring a lawyer’ bad—women’s networks also know things, such as how best to navigate your workplace as a woman. And while some of that advice differs based on the career level of the individual— how to negotiate as a woman, how to dress, etc.—if

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Daring to Dream: Finding the Courage to Follow Your Own Path

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She also hosted her own Food Network show, Korean Food Made Simple , has written two cookbooks , and has created several restaurants, including Seoul Bird in London. Food Network finally picked it up, but only for two seasons. Negotiate like a man. and has been a judge on various cooking shows, including Iron Chef America.

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How do assistants get promoted?

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Having worked in that position for a few years I was promoted to Account Manager and then a few years later made redundant. Well as you can see over a ten year period technically I have only ever been promoted once from the position of administrator / assistant into another and different type of role. Use your network.

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