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For most people there’s no aspect of a job more important than salary. It’s a big reason why potential candidates don’t accept offers, and it often determines whether a person is willing to leave a current position—which is why it’s never a good idea to lowball an offer. So what do you do about e...

Anyone who has been to the grocery store or filled up their gas tank knows your paycheck does not go as far as it used to. How are employers reacting to the collision between the Great Resignation and the highest inflation rates in 40 years?

Salary negotiation can be tricky. The truth is, oftentimes what you do not say matters just as much as what you do. Read on for some words and phrases to avoid when you sit down at the table.

Negotiating a salary is a tough balancing act. You don’t want to settle for too little, but you don’t want to price yourself out of a job either. So how do you know when it’s advisable to accept an offer, and when you should continue the negotiation? Here are some basic rules of thumb.

Whenever and for whatever reason, at some point you will need to negotiate your salary.

Cash may be king, but it is not everything. Before you balk at a new opportunity because of the base salary, check out these alternative compensation options companies often offer.

Does your company have a policy in place that prevents you from discussing salary with your coworkers? You’re not alone. But others argue that discussing salary is the only way for employees to determine if they are being mistreated by their employers, either from neglect or discrimination. Is it...

"What is your desired salary?" Having trouble answering interview questions about your potential salary? We’ve got you covered.

Offering a competitive salary is a keystone recruitment tactic. Competitive salaries entice top talent, improve engagement, demonstrate you care, and increase retention. It’s only one consideration in how to craft a positive work environment, but it’s an important one. How do you ensure you’re of...

You’re ready to ask for a promotion and/or a raise. A well-written letter or email could mean thousands of dollars in extra income. Here’s a template to use.

You never have to apologize for caring about your income. When someone tells me that their income and benefits are the most important consideration here are the questions I ask them, next.

It can be difficult to figure out what to say when you’re negotiating for a higher salary. Here are some helpful phrases that can get the ball rolling.

Sometimes it’s only after you accept a job offer that you realize you wish you had negotiated for a higher salary. Once the papers are signed though, is it too late?

Salary questions are perhaps the most dreaded type of interview questions—and none quite so much as “What is your current salary?” So what should you do when you encounter this question? Find out.

Pretty much everyone has heard the horror stories of employers “banning” their employees from discussing individual salaries. But is that allowed? And what are these employers really afraid of?

If you're looking to snag a job with a high salary, Washington D.C. is definitely a city to consider for career options. Here are five of the hottest jobs with growing salaries.

Finding out your promotion means the end of overtime pay is a cruel lesson in U.S. employment law. Learn how employers differentiate between “exempt” and “nonexempt” employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act—and why exempt employees are expected to work enough hours to get the job done.

Salary negotiation is a challenging process. You do not want to negotiate yourself out of an offer, so you need to make sure…

You just got a job offer. But there’s a problem. They want you to start in two weeks, but you don't want to start for another month. What should you do? Here are our tips on how to negotiate your start date in your job offer.

You’ve always felt like you should be earning more, but you never knew if you were right. Wonder no longer. Here are 8 telltale signs that you are not earning as much money as you should be.