Success

MARCH 17, 2022

Upon reflection, I’d realized that a salary bump would not improve my vitality, but more free time absolutely would. At its heart, the conversation was a re-frame: I was receiving a pay increase—the same salary for reduced hours—I just wouldn’t see the increase in my paycheck. The arrangement was a life-line; I could come up for air.

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Success

JUNE 2, 2023

There are numerous reasons employees might not speak up at work, from fearing backlash from bosses in charge of their promotions and salary to worrying about how it will impact their reputation. One 2021 study found that “voice and silence are independent ( M ρ = −.15) Timing and context are important in all communication.

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Allwork

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

In May of 2021 that number jumped to 78%. . In May of 2021 that number jumped to 78% — the highest number AARP has ever recorded since they began tracking in 2003. . So consciously or not, we often think “I’m just going to shut my mouth and keep my head down for as long as I can” — which is, at best, very stressful! .

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Bonnie Low Kramen

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

A Black History Month Collaboration by Bonnie Low-Kramen and Aaisha Joseph | February 1, 2021. The question was, “ On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the most, what is your stress level about your physical safety out in the world, on an average day?”. That happens to be a lot of pressure and stressful. Your voice matters.

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