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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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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. It was a win-win. Photo by @Hanni/Twenty20.

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Soft Skills Training: 8 Soft Skills Courses to Elevate Your Career

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In fact, soft skills like effective communication and teamwork can lead to more productive teams. A team with strong soft skills generally runs smoothly thanks to high levels of emotional intelligence and the ability to work together to solve problems. Negotiation Mastery Negotiation skills aren’t just for sales teams.

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

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For example, if someone wants you to chip in for a wedding gift for Susan from the accounting department, you can explain that you only contribute to gifts for people on your team. 2: Lack of salary transparency You’re applying for a new role and the application asks you to list your salary requirements. Money issue No.

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How Emotional Intelligence Can Improve Your Work Life

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EI is a sought-after trait in job candidates, especially for leading teams or working in customer service. Being a team member or leader who can put yourself in another person’s shoes can be invaluable when problem-solving or avoiding conflict.

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True Gender Equality Is Still 151 Years Away—Despite Recent Milestones

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women’s team has been far more successful on the international stage than the men’s team,” according to ESPN. In 2019, the women won their fourth World Cup, whereas the men’s team not only didn’t qualify for the 2018 World Cup, their “best finish came in 1930, when the team placed third.”

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Society 18 Founder Pamela Zapata on Supporting Influencers of Color and Knowing Your Worth

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Zapata wants to show influencers of color that their skills and talent have value, and these days, she has a roster of creators who trust her team to build their brands and showcase their uniqueness. They didn’t understand how to negotiate contracts. They didn’t understand what they should be charging for certain deliverables.

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