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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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Worker Confidence Defies Slowing Wage Growth Trends

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A new report of U.S. workers remain confident in their ability to negotiate higher pay. The report suggests that while the labor market is showing signs of cooling, which aligns with the Federal Reserve’s efforts to slow the economy through interest rate hikes, there is still an underlying strength in the labor market.

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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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A recent McKinsey report reveals that what exhausted employees want most—more than increased pay and benefits—is to feel “valued” by their organizations; by leading with empathy, you can draw talent toward you, turning the “great attrition” into the “great attraction.”. 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. This discrepancy highlights a critical gap in support that could otherwise enhance employee engagement and productivity. Here are some options: 1.Retirement

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What To Do If You’ve Been Quietly Promoted

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According to a new JobSage report, 78% of workers have been quietly promoted without a pay raise. . The industries most likely to quietly promote their workers include art and design and hospitality, both of which have 89% of their industry reporting the practice of quiet promoting. Staying quiet about it won’t fix it .

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WeWork’s Potential Bankruptcy: What Will Be The Effect On Office Vacancy Rates?

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It is a problem for the company’s landlords, who will be faced with the choice of negotiating to accept a lower rent and write-off of arrears or losing an occupier in a very weak market. WeWork’s potential demise won’t be much of a problem for its clients, as they will be taken on by the new owners. This raises questions for U.S.