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

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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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Gen Z: Trailblazing The Future Of Work Or Trapped In A Cycle Of Sacrifice?

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But combining work and study comes at a cost: 32% struggle with mental health issues, while 50% sacrifice sleep or time for leisure. New research unveils a sobering narrative on Gen Z: a generation grappling with the weight of supporting their families, sacrificing their mental health, sleep, and leisure in the process. Is it worth it?

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How Emotional Intelligence Can Improve Your Work Life

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If you’re going into a salary negotiation or other stressful situation, practice asking for what you need before the day arrives. Although everyone’s personality is different, developing an exercise and healthy eating habit, staying hydrated, and prioritizing your mental health can help you continue to see the bright side of things.

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Finding a Voice in the Future of Work

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For me, an introverted homeschooled kid without high school paper experience, it meant whatever was left: the health and safety beat. You’ll read about one of the most inspiring people I’ve met—Naveen Jain, founder and CEO of Viome Life Sciences—and why he thinks that people outside of the health care industry are the best ones to disrupt it.

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Never Accept a Job Offer Without Doing These Things

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Are they offering you the salary you believe is fair? The reason I say this is because too many people take a salary offer personally. So, they end up accepting whatever they're offered without even trying to counter (CareerBuilder finds that 56 percent do not negotiate for better pay.) See where I'm going with this?

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The Gen Z Vibe Is Making Work Better For Everyone

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They expect transparency with policies, assignments and salaries. And above all, they want a healthier work/life relationship than older generations have experienced—having the ability to spend an adequate amount of time with family, friends, pets and hobbies is non-negotiable. Transparent salaries offer equal footing.

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The Right Way to Share Problems at Work With Your Boss 

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In the present push for improved mental health in the workplace , your own well-being and that of those around you just might depend on your openness. Just as you would negotiate a salary with comparisons, it is important to highlight data that could benefit the implementation of your idea.

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