Eight tips for acing a performance review—and getting the pay you deserve By Janell Hazelwood There’s a common adage that many career experts, human resource executives, and professionals agree upon: when it comes to a salary boost or any type of professional advancement, you don’t get what...
“A job description is more than just a list of responsibilities,” says Samantha Spano, senior marketing manager at Pittsburgh-based recruiting solutions provider JazzHR. “It lets potential employees know what’s expected of them, tells them where their role fits into the organization, and is a valuable performance management tool.” Select the right...
[caption id="attachment_8238" align="alignleft" width="300"] Sexism descrimination concept as a struggling woman with the burden of pulling a heavy female 3D illustration symbol falling behind a group of running businessmen or men as an unfair gender bias icon.[/caption] Study: The more you make, the larger the disparity It’s...
Dear DW, My coworker is always interrupting me and dominating the discussion during meetings. How can I handle this situation gracefully? Signed, Tired of Being Talked Over Dear Tired, Not only can a domineering coworker be annoying, but he or she can inhibit the sharing of game-changing ideas. Try waiting for...
Joining a corporate board is a key to advancement—and leveling the gender playing field. Here’s how to prepare. Carolyn M. Brown Shellye Archambeau, former CEO of MetricStream, which provides government, risk, and compliance solutions to corporations, is a member of three corporate boards, including Verizon. She...
The old rules don't apply By Pat Olsen In 2014, when Tania Moya, 28, landed her dream job with IBM, in Dallas, she was thrilled. Moya, who emigrated from Mexico when she was six, was the first in her family to graduate from college. Hired as a...