15 notable women on how to fight for equal pay

15 notlageable women on how to fight for equal pay15 notable women on how to fight for equal payToday is Equal Pay Day whichmarks the point in the year that women have to work to earn the saatkorn amount as men did by December 31 of the year prior. With Equal Pay Day falling on April 10 this year that means women had to work a total of 99 days to make the saatkorn as men, and that is actually only accounting for white women.For women of color, the dates are pushed even further into the new year. With women earning roughly 80 cents for every dollar men make (across industries)that amounts to mora than $400,000 in lost earnings for women.In other words, the wage gap is still very significant. Though it is easy to become disheartened, women need to keep fighting for equal pay.Here are some notable women, and their wise words, who have spoken out about equal pay.1. Brit Morin CEO and founder of Brit + CoWhen asking for anything, whether youre fundraising or asking for a raise, its import ant to have data to back it up. My advice would be to come prepared with facts that demonstrate why you should get what you are asking for. That being said, I would advise that you should not approach your manager in an argumentative manner. Stay calm and rational, and even if the raise cant happen at the current moment, you will have at least been heard and will potentially get there in the near future.2. Danielle Brooks actressYou are only as powerful as what you know. If you dont know, how can you get what you need. I feel its important for sisters to help each other out and help to educate each other. - Refinery 293.Fran Hauser media executive and author of The Myth of the Nice GirlYou have to stand in your own two shoes.4. Chelsea Handler TV personalityWell you cant get anything until you ask for it, so thats the first step. You have to be confident and ask for what you want. Period. - Levo.com5. Lisa Bertiniemployment and labor attorney Dont watch others be cheated. Once you c limb that ladder, dont pull it up behind you. Join the executive committees and compensation committees so you can make the decisions, and this will be part of an ugly past6. Gina Rodriguez actressI welches just so grateful when I had the opportunity to do what I loved that I never once stopped to complain that I wasnt getting paid as much as my fellow co-stars or male counterparts. I dont think standing up for myself for equal pay is complaining or something I should be afraid of. - CNN7.Kate White author of The Gutsy Girl Handbook and former Editor in Chief of CosmopolitanIt used to always be that you let them go first, and now its like, you go first, and that anchors it, and they work with your number.8. Mila Kunis actress and producerThroughout my career, there have been moments when I have been insulted, sidelined, paid less, creatively ignored, and otherwise diminished based on my gender. And always, I tried to give people the benefit of the doubt maybe they knew more, maybe they had more experience, maybe there was something I was missing. I taught myself that to succeed as a woman in this industry I had to play by the rules of the boys club. But the older I got and the longer I worked in this industry, the more I realized that its bullshit And, worse, that I was complicit in allowing it to happen. - A Plus9. Bozoma Saint John Chief Brand Officer, UberGive the number first. Make it high as hell because then you cant be low-balled. Do the work. Dont just call a number out of the sky. Know the range and then exceed the range because then you can negotiate down just a little bit. - CBS News10. Sarah Silverman actress, writer, and producerIm all for women having to work harder to prove themselves at this juncture if thats the way it is in the world. But if you work a job, and a man is working the same job, you should be getting paid the same. - People.com11. Carli Lloyd U.S. soccer playerIf I were a male soccer player who won a World Cup for the United Sta tes, my bonus would be $390,000. Because I am a female soccer player, the bonus I got for our World Cup victory last summer was $75,000. I understand that the mens World Cup generates vastly more money globally than the womens event, but the simple truth is that U.S. Soccer projects that our team will generate a profit of $5.2 million in 2017 while the men are forecast to lose almost $1 million. Yet we get shortchanged coming and going. - Op-ed for theNew York Times12. molly Watson actress and activistThe reality is that if we do nothing, it will take 75 years, or for me to be nearly a hundred, before women can expect to be paid the same as men for the same work. - Event for the HeForShe Campaign13. Catt Sadler TV hostThis isnt about one person or a few - its about us. Its about holding each other up as sisters, challenging the status quo, and refusing to accept less than what we deserve. - The Coveteur14. Issa Rae actress, writer, and producerSomething needs to change. And smart er negotiating isnt enough, because the pay gap isnt my fault or any womans fault. And it cant just be on women to fix this problem. There is a role for employers and elected officials here, too A lot of us were raised with the belief that its not polite to talk about money. If we want to close the pay gap, its time to stop being polite and departure talking about equal pay. - The Root15. Amy Poehler actress, writer, and producerIts never overreacting to ask for what you want and need. - Amy Poehlers Best Advice for Girls15 notable women on how to fight for equal payToday is Equal Pay Day whichmarks the point in the year that women have to work to earn the same amount as men did by December 31 of the year prior. With Equal Pay Day falling on April 2 this year, it means women had to work a total of 92 days to make the same as men.With women earning roughly 80 cents for every dollar men make (across industries)that amounts to more than $400,000 in lost earnings for women.Follow Ladd ers on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreIn other words, the wage gap is still very significant. Though it is easy to become disheartened, women need to keep fighting for equal pay.Here are some notable women, and their wise words, who have spoken out about equal pay.1. Brit Morin CEO and founder of Brit + CoWhen asking for anything, whether youre fundraising or asking for a raise, its important to have data to back it up. My advice would be to come prepared with facts that demonstrate why you should get what you are asking for. That being said, I would advise that you should not approach your manager in an argumentative manner. Stay calm and rational, and even if the raise cant happen at the current moment, you will have at least been heard and will potentially get there in the near future.2. Danielle Brooks actressYou are only as powerful as what you know. If you dont know, how can you get what you need. I feel its important for sisters to help each other out and help to educate each other. - Refinery 293.Fran Hauser media executive and author of The Myth of the Nice GirlYou have to stand in your own two shoes.4. Chelsea Handler TV personalityWell you cant get anything until you ask for it, so thats the first step. You have to be confident and ask for what you want. Period. - Levo.com5. Lisa Bertiniemployment and labor attorney Dont watch others be cheated. Once you climb that ladder, dont pull it up behind you. Join the executive committees and compensation committees so you can make the decisions, and this will be part of an ugly past6. Gina Rodriguez actressI was just so grateful when I had the opportunity to do what I loved that I never once stopped to complain that I wasnt getting paid as much as my fellow co-stars or male counterparts. I dont think standing up for myself for equal pay is complaining or something I should be afraid of. - CNN7.Kate White author of The Gutsy Girl Handbook and former Editor in Chief of CosmopolitanIt used to always be that you let them go first, and now its like, you go first, and that anchors it, and they work with your number.8. Mila Kunis actress and producerThroughout my career, there have been moments when I have been insulted, sidelined, paid less, creatively ignored, and otherwise diminished based on my gender. And always, I tried to give people the benefit of the doubt maybe they knew more, maybe they had more experience, maybe there was something I was missing. I taught myself that to succeed as a woman in this industry I had to play by the rules of the boys club. But the older I got and the longer I worked in this industry, the more I realized that its bullshit And, worse, that I was complicit in allowing it to happen. - A Plus9. Bozoma Saint John Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at William Morris EndeavorGive the number first. Make it high as hell because then you cant be low-balled. Do the work. Dont just call a number out of the sky. Know the range and then exceed the range because then you can negotiate down just a little bit. - CBS News10. Sarah Silverman actress, writer, and producerIm all for women having to work harder to prove themselves at this juncture if thats the way it is in the world. But if you work a job, and a man is working the same job, you should be getting paid the same. - People.com11. Carli Lloyd U.S. soccer playerIf I were a male soccer player who won a World Cup for the United States, my bonus would be $390,000. Because I am a female soccer player, the bonus I got for our World Cup victory last summer was $75,000. I understand that the mens World Cup generates vastly more money globally than the womens event, but the simple truth is that U.S. Soccer projects that our team will generate a profit of $5.2 million in 2017 while the men are forecast to lose almost $1 million. Yet we get shortchanged coming and going. - Op-ed for theNew York Times12. mdma Watson a ctress and activistThe reality is that if we do nothing, it will take 75 years, or for me to be nearly a hundred, before women can expect to be paid the same as men for the same work. - Event for the HeForShe Campaign13. Catt Sadler TV hostThis isnt about one person or a few - its about us. Its about holding each other up as sisters, challenging the status quo, and refusing to accept less than what we deserve. - The Coveteur14. Issa Rae actress, writer, and producerSomething needs to change. And smarter negotiating isnt enough, because the pay gap isnt my fault or any womans fault. And it cant just be on women to fix this problem. There is a role for employers and elected officials here, too A lot of us were raised with the belief that its not polite to talk about money. If we want to close the pay gap, its time to stop being polite and departure talking about equal pay. - The Root15. Amy Poehler actress, writer, and producerIts never overreacting to ask for what you want and ne ed. - Amy Poehlers Best Advice for GirlsYou might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

Happy National Recruiter Day! (May 30th)

Happy National Recruiter Day (May 30th)Happy National Recruiter Day (May 30th)Update 2019 What an amazing year. We received more than 100 recruiter nominationsfor our Peoples Choice Best Recruiter Award and the winner is.... Rebecca Oppenheimfrom nextOPP Search. Read her advice on what it takes to be a great recruiter below.Update 2018 National Recruiter Day 2018 was a huge success. We hosted our first ever Peoples Choice Best Recruiter Award where Tabitha Cavanagh was named the best recruiter of 2018. Read her advice on what it takes to bea great recruiter below.Can you believe it? Up until May 2017, there was no National Recruiter Day.There is a National Popcorn Day, a National Vodka Day, and even a National Custodial Workers Recognition Day.There are thousands of national holidays but for some reason, no National Recruiter Day.Well, the moment that every recruiter has been waiting for is here.National Recruiter DayOn May 30th, 2017, National Recruiter Day was born via aLinkedIn po st that went viralWhat is National Recruiter Day?National Recruiter Day is the one day of the year when recruiters can take a break.Recruiting is not easy. There are a lot of negative attitudes towards recruiters.The least we can do is allow them one single day when we appreciate the good ones out there.Sadly, as in every profession, there are some bad recruiters out there who have tainted the title recruiter.National Recruiter Day is a day for everyone to hear about the life-changing impact agood recruiter can have on a job seekers career.Should Recruiters Take This Day Off?Yes Recruiters are underappreciated and underpaid.Your company can afford to give you one single day off to show their appreciation for the hard work you put in every day.Let your manager know, if he/she appreciates you, they will read this article and give you the day off.How to Show Appreciation to RecruitersSince National Recruiter Day was born on LinkedIn, it is only appropriate to show appreciation to your favorite recruiter on LinkedIn.On May 30th, write a post on LinkedIn sharing your story about an amazing experience you have had with a recruiter.If possible, tag that recruiter in your post and NationalRecruiterDay.Not only are you going to make that recruiters day, but you are also going to be a part of something hugeGood recruiters are hard to come by, the ones who go above and beyond deserve a little recognition.Peoples Choice Best Recruiter AwardsBest Recruiter 2019 - Rebecca OppenheimRebecca Oppenheim was voted by LinkedIn members as the 1 recruiter in 2019.We asked Rebecca how it felt to be the winner and what advice she has for other recruiters. She respondedI am humbled to be chosen for this years Peoples Choice Best Recruiter And thank you Mike for personally nominating me. It means a lot, especially since my company, nextOPP Search, helped you fill a leadership role earlier this year. There were a lot of incredible recruiters mentioned in the comments - people I am lucky to continually learn from. This is really for all of us.As far as my advice to new recruiters - find mentors. Recruiting is a roller coaster filled with daily wins and losses, but you arent alone. There are so many successful ones before you who love paying it forward - sharing best practices and lending advice when you are in a rut. Im lucky to have found my now co-founder, Gail Buck, when I first started recruiting. Shes helped me accelerate my recruiting career and Im forever grateful. But it doesnt have to be someone within your company, or even your city. We constantly tell candidates to network - we should do it as wellBest Recruiter 2018 - Tabitha CavanaghTabitha Cavanagh was voted by LinkedIn members as the 1 recruiter for 2018.We asked Tabitha how it felt to be the winner and what advice she has for other recruiters. She respondedI am extremely grateful and humbled to have been chosen as this yearsPeoples Choice Best Recruiter There are so many wonderful deserving recruite rs out there, some who were named and many who were not. To share the recruiter spotlight among these elite professionals is a true honor.My advice to new recruiters Always begin with your WHY. That will drive you when the going gets tough. This business revolves around consistently and passionately elevating others. Be their advocate. Build authentic relationships and, at the end of the day, simply care about people. Ezra 104National Recruiter Day Fun FactsNational Recruiter Day began May 30th, 2017 on LinkedIn.It is a felony to say anything negative about a recruiter on National Recruiter Day (according to this authors own legal system).National Recruiter Day is recognized in over 15 countries including the USA, India, Brazil, UK, Canada, France, Italy and Mexico.National Recruiter Day is awesome and worthy of a day off (for recruiters only).Recruiters are thanked 10x more on National Recruiter Day than any other day of the year.

How to Be Your Own PR Person - The Muse

How to Be Your Own PR Person - The MuseHow to Be Your Own PR PersonDo you have your own PR person? Unless youre a celebrity, the answer is probably no. (And if you are a celebrity, hi) However, that doesnt mean youre off the hook when it comes to building a strong reputation- in your office and in your industry. You need to advocate for yourself. No one else is going to push for you to get that job, that raise, or even that project that youre totally qualified to lead. Now, Im not talking about shooting off press releases to your office listserv about all your recent accomplishments. Im talking about the PR basics, or as we insiders call them, four commandments from the PR bible. Read them, memorize them, and start living by them.1. Know Your AudienceWhether youre writing an email, developing a new program, or walking into a review, you have to understand who youre talking to. This is called an audience-centered approach to communication. According to Business Communication Foundatio ns, An effective geschftsleben message focuses on its audience. You might be talking about yourself, but you have to communicate in a way thats meaningful and respectful to your audience. Key questions to ask when getting to know your audience Whats my audiences biggest struggle or hurdle? Whats the problem they most want solved? What are their dreams or aspirations?Struggling for answers? A great way to get to know your audience, too, is to bring a list of questions and get them engaged. Its as simple as asking, What do you need most right now from me in my current role? 2. Build RelationshipsFace-to-face relationships still always elicit the best results- for PR people and for almost every other kind of professional. Email, text, phone calls, conference calls all have their place. According to a report prepared by The Harvard Business Review, in-person meetings are essential. Executives cite them as a necessary investment, saying face-to-face communication is high impact. Scheduli ng unterstellung sit-downs can be as easy as requesting a meeting over lunch, instead of a conference call. Or, walking over to the graphic design team to explain your vision, instead of just writing it in an email. The more you can make it clear that youre a living, breathing human (and not an email address that just exists to make requests), the more people will think of you as opportunities arise. 3. Be Proactive in a CrisisThe three rules of crisis communication are be quick, be helpful, and be open. A crisis in your daily workday could be something as common as sending an email to the wrong person, or as grave as a major financial miscalculation. While you cant always fix the problem by following these three rules, you can often mitigate the aftermath. Addressing the misstep head-on is almost always your best approach to avoid even further fallout. The faster you tell people what happened, the faster they can leap into action. Companies are advised to have a crisis communicatio n plan in place so that everyones on the same page when disaster strikes. While you hopefully wont be creating any disasters all on your own, its good to have your own plan in place so that if the worst happens, you can walk through the steps without freezing up. Its as easy as knowing who you should contact first for particular problems. How can you be helpful when you just created a problem for other people? Do whatever you can to alleviate the damage- whether thats assisting with customer service inquiries or staying out of the IT teams way as they try to salvage your computer. Finally, be open. Decide how youll address the situation. (And it always needs to be addressed- even if you fixed it before anyone noticed.) According to the Institute for Public Relations best practices on crisis communication, the phrase no comment makes the organization- or you, in this case- look guilty, or at the very least, like you have something hide. So, speak up and schedule a time with your boss or team to talk about whats going on. Explain whats being done to rectify the situation, and what will be done in the future to prevent it. Answer any questions, calmly. And deliver follow-up information, as needed. Remember, Ill get back to you on that, is a viable response. 4. Follow Up, Stay in ContactA PR pro will tell you that if you havent followed up, you havent pitched. Follow-up is the integral piece of building relationships and getting your message out there. While your follow-up will be different- you arent necessarily trying to get an article placed or a spokesperson interviewed- you can still utilize the tactic to raise your profile. One key aspect of follow-up is consistency. Research on ausverkauf follow-up compiled by LinkedIn indicates the average person makes two attempts to reach a prospect, but 80% of sales are made on the fifth to 12th contact. Consistent follow up not only ensures your message gets through, but also that youre a person of integrity who stays true to your word. As Joel Peterson, Chairman of JetBlue, explains, the smaller your say-do gap- the gap between what you say youre going to do and what you actually do- the more trust you inspire in the people around you. Not sure how to follow up without being annoying? Follow Elliott Bells tips for being pleasantly persistent. So, there you go, four PR commandments that can help you build your own brand and get ahead at work. Which one of these PR commandments applies to your life at work right now? Which will you give a test drive? Tweet at me AmandaBerlin.Photo of pointing at man courtesy of Shutterstock.