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The Intimidation Factor: How Fear Influences Women’s Wage Negotiations

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A survey conducted by ResumeBuilder of full-time workers found that 49% of men negotiated their compensation in the last two years compared to 32% of women. Women can fight for themselves in the salary negotiation process by doing their research and being confident in their experience and abilities.

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Job Seekers Losing Leverage, Pay, Flexibility As Job Market Flips

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It’s reported that many employers lack formal pay structures and 40% actively discourage salary discussions among employees. However, employees are also encountering major difficulties in negotiating competitive salaries and flexible work conditions.

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U.S. Workers Demand Higher Wages Amid Inflation and Labor Market Strains

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The same report from the New York Fed also shows a decrease in the average starting wage offered by employers, which fell to $73,668 in March from $79,160 in November 2023, according to Reuters. Simultaneously, the strong demand for labor gives employees additional leverage, which they appear to be using to press for better pay.

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Do Pay Transparency Laws Actually Matter?

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employers list salary ranges in job postings in response to recently passed pay transparency laws, fewer people are submitting applications without first knowing what they pay. Pay transparency laws aim to promote fairness and reduce pay disparities based on factors like gender, race, and ethnicity. As more U.S.

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3 Awkward Money Conversations in the Workplace and How to Navigate Them

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2: Lack of salary transparency You’re applying for a new role and the application asks you to list your salary requirements. The salary is not listed on the job description, and Google comes back with such a wide range, you’re unsure of what to put down. In my view, salary transparency is a must ,” Holman says. “It

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Four-Day Workweek Adoption Is Overblown, New Data Shows

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Recently, the United Auto Workers (UAW) union has also brought more attention to the four-day workweek during recent negotiations for better pay and benefits. A recent data analysis by Axios dug into research published by Indeed. The findings revealed that while there has been little growth of the trend in the workforce — from 0.1%

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Do Women Need to Save More When Planning for Retirement?

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Negotiate for a higher salary. It may be uncomfortable, but negotiating a pay raise can significantly add to your retirement savings. Not only does getting a higher salary mean you can contribute more to your retirement accounts, but your Social Security payment is based, in part, on your highest 35 years of earnings.