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U.S. Workforce Clashes with Persistent Ageism

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Data shows how older generations of Americans are pushing back their retirement, some are even returning to the workforce. It’s reported that, even when older job seekers were offered a salary, 22.1% felt they were offered salaries below their worth. These age groups differ greatly in work and lifestyle preferences.

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The Intimidation Factor: How Fear Influences Women’s Wage Negotiations

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Women can fight for themselves in the salary negotiation process by doing their research and being confident in their experience and abilities. As more states start to require salary ranges to be published, this will help even the playing field between women and men. A good HR team will fight for salary equality, and many do.

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Dry promotions: Definition, considerations, and guidelines for employers

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Getting a promotion is an exciting event for employees. However, some of that excitement is probably due to the pay raise that they expect will come with the promotion. But sometimes employers offer promotions without an increase in pay, a growing phenomenon called dry promotions. What is a dry promotion?

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The 6 Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 30s

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It could be down payment money for a home, putting [funds] toward a young child’s education or investing in retirement. Not saving enough for retirement and not diversifying investments Saving the right amount for retirement varies based on factors such as lifestyle, time horizon and available resources, such as a pension.

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Steel Magnolias, Barbie, and Other Wise Women – In Celebration of a Complicated Women’s History Month By Bonnie Low-Kramen

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My work product speaks for itself and letting down my guard and inviting others into my life on another level promotes and strengthens our relationships and the respect that I receive from others, including the compensation I command. I should not have a “mommy penalty” on my salary because I have children and neither should you.

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4 Ways To Financially Support Your Employees (Other Than Raises)

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Considering that, for the first time ever, more than 50% of American workers earning six-figure salaries are stretched too thin, it stands to reason that what employees need more than anything is a lesson on financial literacy. Unfortunately, this just isn’t the case. They teach employees how to budget, plan, and prepare for anything.

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What You Can Learn About Making Decisions From a Baseball Umpire

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The life of a baseball umpire At the major league level, the starting salaries for umpires is $120,000. Two former umpires, many retired from the major leagues, see each umpire in his respective league six times. It’s worth noting that the number of promotions is contingent on how many major league umpires retire or aren’t asked back.

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