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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. Why do companies and managers insist on making compensation dependent on someone’s self-confidence level or negotiating skills when, in most cases, neither has anything to do with their job and job performance?

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Why I Negotiated for a 4-Day Workweek Instead of a Raise

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I learned there’s a term for this kind of creative arrangement: “ idiosyncratic deals ,” or “ I-deals ,” which are customizations in employee-employer agreements that meet the needs of both parties and offer a valued worker something outside standard parameters. It was a win-win. Granted, I’m lucky. Photo by @Hanni/Twenty20.

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Offering Financial Literacy Benefit Programs Could Save Businesses $40 Billion

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Recent statistics reveal a concerning landscape: a staggering 80% of employees report experiencing financial stress in 2024, yet only 28% of employers offer structured financial wellness programs. These should be offered regularly and methodically to reinforce learning and adaptation of financial behaviors. Here are some options: 1.Retirement

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Tori Dunlap, Founder of Her First 100K is on a Mission to Close the Gender Pay Gap

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I was on the receiving end of sexist, negative comments from male supervisors, and I learned that the majority of women earn 82 cents for every dollar earned by their male counterparts. When you’re ready to have the negotiation conversation, frame your prepared research in a way that makes it easy to see why you deserve the increased pay.

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6 Simple Steps To Help You Write The Best Cover Letters Using AI

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A recent report published by FlexOS titled “The World’s 40 Most Popular HR AI Tools,” revealed that the top HR platforms utilizing AI are attracting a staggering 16 million monthly visitors and are collectively valued at $12.2 Reasons to use AI for cover letters 1.Personalization billion. 18% of U.S.

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10 Clever Tricks to Trigger Positive Emotions

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People who see the glass as half-full are certainly happier than the pessimists of the world, and learning to think positively is worthwhile. Quick and effective exercises can help you feel happier, avoid anxiety, increase your willpower, deepen relationships and boost confidence. How to negotiate.

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The Right Way to Share Problems at Work With Your Boss 

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Gallup’s “ State of the Global Workplace: 2022 Report ” shows “60% of people are emotionally detached at work and 19% are miserable.” Practicing and role-playing can help you feel more confident. You will learn about your boss by how they respond. Ask if your boss wants to know more. Then see what happens,” she adds.

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