Salary and Compensation
Get Paid What You’re Worth in 2022
The new year is a time when many of us evaluate our lives, including our personal goals and career objectives. Money usually enters that equation as a means to support those aspirations, plus it’s a great feeling to look at your paycheck and feel valued. But the truth is, not everyone believes their take-home pay […]
What Are You Worth in 2020?
The new year is a time for many of us to take stock of our lives, including our personal goals and our career objectives. Money usually enters that equation somewhere, as in, are you satisfied with your salary and will it support all your aspirations? It’s a great feeling to look at your paycheck and […]
The Best Words to Use and Lose During Salary Negotiations
Most of us know the basics of salary negotiations: don’t be the first to give a number; never accept the first offer; and consider the total compensation package, not just the salary. Know your worth, and don’t be afraid to ask for what you want—if you don’t, you’ll take a hard left to Resentment Town […]
How to Negotiate the Salary You Deserve
Let’s get real: most people would rather buy a used car than negotiate salary. You want what you’re worth, but you also don’t want to go through the excruciating, sometimes embarrassing, give-and-take to get there. And what if you can’t reach an agreement—will you walk away or accept less than you deserve? You might not […]
Use These 5 Phrases to Negotiate the Salary You’re Worth
Salary negotiations–if you’re tempted to take the first offer, you may strike a better deal with these carefully crafted words.
Get Paid What You’re Worth in 2017
For when you know you’re underpaid, or naggingly suspect you are.
The Whys and Hows of Negotiating Salary
Over half of American employees are leaving money on the table, which can have lifelong implications on their careers.
Pay and Promotion Policies That Make Your Company Look Bad
HR PoliciesManagement IssuesSalary and Compensation
Could your pay and promotion policies be harming your company’s brand?
What You Need to Know About PTO
Nothing in federal or state law requires employers to give paid leave time to workers. So why do so many employers offer PTO?
What That Salary Increase Is Really Saying
Money talks, and it doesn’t always say what we mean it to.
The Salary Dilemma: Is It Better to Know or Not to Know?
Management IssuesSalary and CompensationYES! in the News
The salary scandal involving administration officials for the city of Bell has created quite a stir in California. Now the legislature, the governor’s office, the League of California Cities, and many citizens are demanding disclosure of salaries paid to public sector employees. What does this spotlight mean for private employees? Would your employees be more […]
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The “better” way to conduct layoffs
Layoffs are hard on everyone. Even as business leaders and HR professionals, layoffs are one of the hardest things we have to do. Regrettably, many of us remember this from the all-too-recent pandemic layoffs. Layoffs are a reality we may soon face again as the threat of recession looms. And while we may not have […]
Resolve conflict like a champ
We’re hard-pressed to say conflict resolution is a fun or glamorous part of a Human Resources or leadership role, but it’s one of the most critical parts. How you mediate conflict impacts employee morale and retention, and also shows your leadership abilities and your willingness to tackle the tough stuff. Your conflict resolution skills can […]
Stop! and hire this candidate
It’s easy to criticize potential hires and spot reasons why we shouldn’t hire them. That one is too arrogant, that one lacks technical skills, and that one knows nothing about the company. Process of elimination, right? But too often we fail to recognize the positive reasons why we should hire someone. Positive flags can be […]
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