Are you Underpaid: How to Leverage the Labor Shortage
“There aren’t enough workers to go around.” When you hear Analysts, CEO’s and Economists all talking about the same thing, it can really make you sit up and think.
We’ve entered a new era for American workers. For the first time in decades, we’re seeing the transfer of power from employer to employee. And it feels good! The shortage in the labor force is apparent and it isn’t getting better anytime soon, in fact, studies show the gap is going to continue to widen. This means employers have to do a whole heck of a lot more to get employees in their doors and even more to keep them.
In this episode, we dig into what this means for you and how you, the amazing Generation X women who listen to us every week, can capitalize on this moment in time to get hired, get promoted, GET PAID.
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In this episode, we’re giving you 8 ways to capitalize on this period in time.
#1 See the abundance, there are lots of opportunities out, when you purposely look for it, you shift your energy to one of excitement about the possibilities
#2 Create your list of non-negotiables, know what you need and this should go beyond salary and health insurance.
#3. Get clear on the immediate impact you can make. Clearly communicate the benefit you will provide to the organization right away.
#4. Get clear on the impact you made. Don’t diminish your long history of experience.
#5. Negotiate a pay raise. Get comfortable with having negotiation conversations.
#6. Explore what else is out there. It never hurts to have these conversations.
#7. Recognize your next step or move isn’t your last.
#8. Put together a plan of action.
Mentioned in this episode:
How to be a Thought Leader (podcast)
Putting the Workhorse Out to Pasture (podcast)
Overthinking, Overtalking, Overcompensating (podcast)
Women + Money (podcast)
Are you ready for a professional change? Schedule a 30-minute session with Jackie to get started.
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