Salary and Compensation: Information on all things pay
Discussing salary and pay can be nerve-wracking and awkward. Learn more about negotiating for a higher salary and understanding your pay structure.
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Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the federal minimum wage regulates what U.S.
History of Minimum Wage in America
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Associate and bachelor’s degrees are the two primary higher education options for students after high school. College degrees vary in requirements, outcomes and length, leading to different opportunities depending on what students decide.
Associate Degree vs. Bachelor’s Degree: What’s the Difference?
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By Brandi Fowler In Brief: (1) Focus your conversation with your manager around a general salary negotiation with inflation weaved in as a talking point. (2) Be prepared to show why you deserve a raise and how you will continue to add value to the company.
Can You Negotiate a Cost of Living Increase?
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Being prepared to ask for a raise or promotion is a matter of internal and external preparation. Experts advise you to be ready to prove your worth when you decide to take that walk into a leader’s office with hopes of a boost.
How to Ask for a Raise and/or Promotion
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Pay transparency is dominating the career and job search headlines. Do you know what it even is? Given its expansive and nuanced nature, many of us fail to grasp what pay transparency means and looks like for the workplace.
What Is Pay Transparency?
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When you think of the job search, there is another component you should consider besides the interview and offer: The counteroffer. It’s a normal part of the process and one that is actually more expected by employers than you might think.
How To Handle a Counteroffer While Job Searching
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Salary negotiations are an intimidating part of the hiring process. Fortunately, there are many techniques you can use to advocate for yourself and secure a fair salary and compensation package.
How to negotiate the best salary during the hiring process
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A company may offer you a retention bonus to keep you, and the amount depends on your salary and that business. If you receive one, consider whether you want to stay with the company for the amount of time in the issued agreement, determine whether you want to explore other opportunities, and negoti
What to Know About Retention Bonuses
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Minimum wage on the surface seems like a simple concept: You clock in, clock out and get the lowest pay rate per your state law. But what about accounting for inflation? And what if you start to take an interest in your job and want a raise? Several companies, states and workers have taken note of t
What Is Minimum Wage?
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Restricted stock units could be one of the perks of your next job. So it is important to know what they are and how to act when you receive them.
What to Know About Restricted Stock Units
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Salaries vary based on many factors. Depending on their role, education level, and geographic location, salaries may differ from that of co-workers or peers in their field.
What is the Average Salary for US Workers?
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When you’re satisfied with your current job and company but would like a salary increase, you can ask for a promotion or a raise. But before meeting with your manager, there are some important aspects to bear in mind.
How To Increase Your Salary Without Switching Jobs
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Physicians face some of the most stressful situations imaginable, which does translate into higher salaries and better benefits. That pay varies from specialty to specialty, state to state, and metro area to metro area.
How Much Do Doctors Make by Specialty?
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Severance pay is compensation provided by an employer when an employee leaves the company. Not all employers offer severance packages.
What is Severance Pay, and How Does it Work?
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Cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) reduce the effect of inflation on benefits like SSI and Social Security. The government determines COLAs each year, but they are not guaranteed.
What Is the Cost-of-Living Adjustment?
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Don’t change your salary negotiation strategy during a recession. Do your research, and advocate for yourself, but empathize with the company’s economic situation.
How to Negotiate Salary During a Recession
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The average salaries of teachers in the U.S.
How Much Do Teachers Make in the U.S.?
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The phrase “severance package” is daunting for many in the workplace and can spark concern about job security or longevity. However, negotiating a favorable severance package can be the springboard you need to land your next job and protect your wellbeing should you face unexpected termination.
How To Negotiate a Severance Package
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Pay transparency laws are taking effect across the country with the intention of closing pay gaps. They have also made the recruiting process smoother.
Pay Transparency Law Spurs Workarounds, Buy-Ins
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Stipends are an important part of a compensation plan and used to cover basic living expenses and any work-related expenses during an internship. Organizations and companies often offer pre-determined stipends, which they use to attract top talent.
What is a Stipend and How Does it Work
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The average U.S.
What is the Average Salary in the UK vs. the US?
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People across the country are advocating for further pay transparency. Recent U.
What Are the Pros and Cons of Salary Transparency in Job Postings?
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Most salary negotiations are successful, but some fail. Don’t lose hope if the company rejects your salary negotiation and you still have to take the job.
What to Do When Salary Negotiations Fail But You Still Need to Accept the Job
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Pension plans are a popular financial option that helps you provide for yourself and your family during your retirement years. No matter which retirement investment approach you plan to take, it is important to know which pension plan is right for you and what the differences mean for your financial
What Is a Pension Plan and How Does It Work?
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