How much of a pay raise can you really ask for?
When you finally muster up the courage to ask your boss for a raise or give salary requirements to a potential employer, then you have to come up with a reasonable number. You don’t want to lowball yourself, but you…
Female CEOs are rare. Two in a row at the same company is (almost) unheard of
It’s rare that we get a female CEO. But it’s even rarer to see another woman follow her into the C-suite. In the history of the Fortune 500, a female-to-female CEO succession has only happened three times: in 2009, when…
Job candidates aren’t even showing up for interviews
“About half flaked out,” said Kill. “They seem so excited and interested, and then they don’t show up or call and you are left wondering what happened. A year or two ago it wasn’t like this.” “We are in a…
5 steps to making sure you’re ready to retire
Dreaming of handing in your notice at work and joining the ranks of the retired? Retirement can be wonderful — if you’re prepared for it. So before you put an end to your career, it’s essential to make sure you’re…
The rise of diversity and inclusion jobs The rise of diversity and inclusion jobs
Earlier this year, Uber hired its first ever chief diversity officer, following a string of sexual harassment claims and other PR crises for the brand. Last month, after a year plagued by controversy, the NFL posted a job opening…
How to build a career in diversity and inclusion
Forty years ago, business leaders couldn’t imagine entire career paths in diversity management, let alone schools offering diversity and inclusion specialties. But now, chief diversity officers at Facebook, Google and other high-profile companies are taking deeper looks at how companies…
Airline introduces strict new rules
Ryanair has introduced restrictive new baggage rules that risk upsetting passengers. The budget airline said that customers will be allowed to bring only one small piece of luggage into the cabin starting in November. The bag must be small enough…
Why some employers play workers to leave
Unless the company pays you to leave. Some companies are making it easier to part ways, paying unhappy workers to bow out gracefully. At online retailer Zappos, new hires are offered a month’s salary to leave within three months of…
The case for and against gender quotas on corporate boards
In Europe, gender quotas are old news. In 2003, Norway became the first country in the world to institute a gender quota for boards of directors, requiring listed companies to add female members to make up at least 40% of…
Moonves’ negotiated exit shows the power of #TimesUp
Months have passed since celebrities first wore Time’s Up pins on the red carpet, but the advocacy organization hasn’t stopped fighting for women facing harassment. On Sunday, Ronan Farrow published another bombshell investigation in The New Yorker. In his latest…
How to invest in real estate without buying a home
How can I get the benefit of real estate investments without becoming a landlord? Real estate remains a strong investment, even with prices slowing. But owning property can be a hassle. A huge amount of capital gets tied up …
5 things you must do before you retire
If you’re looking forward to retirement, you’re not alone. Countless workers dream of leaving their jobs behind and enjoying the freedom of unstructured days. But before you pull the trigger on retirement, be sure to tackle the following moves so…