Productivity Bits

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

This is especially true when it comes to finances, as many of the benefits that we take for granted were collectively bargained for through years of protest and negotiation. In the United States, for example, Medicare and Social Security taxes are split between the employer and the employee. In fact, it might even suck. More Taxes.

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Bonnie Low Kramen

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

As enlightened as I think I am on issues around discrimination, I learned a great deal from speaking with Spencer, Aaisha, Melba, and several other Black colleagues who preferred to remain anonymous. After negotiations with one organization, I ended up agreeing to the initial salary offered (knowing the position called for considerably more).

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Job Advice Blog

MARCH 21, 2010

Hiring managers are more interested in hiring someone who’s up-to-date as opposed to someone who’s been out for a while and who lacks the latest technology skills and therefore whose learning curve will be steep and possibly prolonged. As an example, we have to insure comments on Facebook represent ourselves as professionals.

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Recruit CRM

JUNE 17, 2021

Here are three core pointers of a good job description: Explains the reality of the role Showcases the organisation's culture, and A bit of marketing for the company In short, a job description is used for a variety of reasons— starting from the most obvious, which is recruiting, determining salary ranges, creating job goals, job titles and more.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 10, 2012

Be willing to do anything and learn a lot of different skill sets and software programs so you are indispensable. If you don't know, try everything and learn what you DON'T like so you can make better decisions. For example, my boss would be a board member of another company or some personal events would overlap with networking.

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On The Job

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

The Conference Board reported in its recent annual survey of salaries that the median salary increase for 2010 for all employee groups is expected to be 3 percent – the lowest since the group began forecasting salaries 25 years ago and down half a percent from the previous year. You want to negotiate from your original salary.”

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

I make an incredible salary so when I tell my husband and friends I want to explore other avenues, they think I'm crazy. If I had more work to do and would be learning along the way, I would stay. I also thought about money, salary negotiation, and how I was spending my time. My boss seems oblivious. Many thanks!

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