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What Impact Could Raising The Minimum Wage In Healthcare Have?

The Horizons Tracker

So initiatives such as the Californian proposal to raise the minimum wage in the sector to $25 an hour are significant. The study revealed that approximately half a million workers and their households stand to gain substantial economic advantages from the proposed wage increase.

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The Ambition Gap

Coaching Tip

The software giant, which has expanded parental leave for both genders and mentorship programs for women , was recently named in a proposed class-action suit alleging managers unfairly passed over women for raises and promotions; Microsoft says it is reviewing the complaint. Source: The Wall Street Journal, September 30, 2015. "At

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Taking a Step Back Doesn’t Always Move You Forward

In the CEO Afterlife

Early in my career, when I worked for a couple of big companies in brand management, I joined my colleagues in nodding to the notion of taking a step back. 2015 – Kraft merges with Heinz. I’ve witnessed this scenario far too often. It was so easy to marvel at the intellect of those suggesting the “big picture” perspective.

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How to negotiate a higher salary

HR Digest

Training & development: Training and development can play a monumental role in equipping career-driven individuals with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their role. The manager may offer you a little lower than you have proposed. Along with that prepare for rejection coming your way. KEEP CALM AND HOPE FOR THE BEST.

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How to Mentor Someone Who Doesn’t Know What Their Career Goals Should Be

Harvard Business Review

. “Tell me about your career goals.” Career dissatisfaction is a growing challenge in today’s world, which is why we’ve decided to do things differently at Weight Watchers, with the help of LifeLabs Learning. Consider the etymology of the word “career.” How do you begin to provide support?

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The UK’s Snap Election Reminds Us That Proposing a Change Forces People to Ask New Questions About You

Harvard Business Review

When it comes to taking a risk with customers — whether they are website users, shareholders, movie patrons, or voters — you have to think about the question they’ll ask themselves as a result of the change you are proposing. The same thing can happen in an individual’s career, too, if they take on the wrong project.

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Don’t Set Too Many Goals for Yourself

Harvard Business Review

Think Strategically About Your Career Development. Conversely, it’s worth shelving your planned priorities when a plum, unplanned opportunity presents itself, such as when a major publisher reached out to my friend Brian recently, asking him to develop a book proposal. You and Your Team Series. Goal Setting. Rebecca Knight.

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