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Evaluate/Negotiate an Offer

Salary negotiation can be intimidating even for experienced negotiators. Learn how to evaluate and negotiate job offers with confidence by using these strategies and tips to assess compensation packages, benefits, and your next salary range.  Advocate to secure the best possible outcome for your career advancement.

Gender Pay Gap Statistics In 2024

By Katherine Haan and Reilly Kelly

The gender pay gap affects women’s earning potential and long-term financial stability, leading to a significant difference in retirement benefits compared to men. The pay gap varies by industry, location, ethnicity, age, motherhood status …

By Lavone Cockrell
Lavone Cockrell Career Advisor
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Negotiating Beyond Salary | 14 Employee Benefits to Consider

It can seem that salary is to job value what location is to real estate—everything. While salary is, of course, an important factor when you’re considering a job offer, there are other perks to explore, as well.

Remember that compensation …

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Establishing a Well-Being Program in Your Organization

Taught by Andrea Vogel
Taking a holistic approach to well-being will ensure you have engaged and productive people at work. CIPD credentialed instructor Andrea…

How to Save Face in a Negotiation

Taught by American Negotiation Institute
We all know the expression of “saving face,” but what does it really mean, and how can you use the…

Human Resources: Payroll

Taught by Gabriella Parente
Payroll is a core function in human resources departments everywhere. Complex tax and labor laws can make it seem daunting,…

Negotiate Like a Lawyer

Taught by Dana Robinson
Ever wondered about that special, lawyerly skill? The art of negotiation could be your new favorite tool. In this course,…

Sales Skills for Non-Sales Professionals

Taught by Julia Ewert
Many professionals across industries and roles are tasked with selling the products and services they’re helping to build. In this…

Building Skills to Become a Powerhouse Negotiator

Taught by American Negotiation Institute
Negotiation is an essential skill for success, both in professional and personal endeavors. However, many people lack formal training in…

Moving On Doesn’t Mean Letting Go: A Guide to Grief

Taught by Next Big Idea Club
What’s the secret to navigating loss? Moving on? Letting go? Or something else? In the 2023 book Moving On Doesn’t…

The Health Gap Holding Women Back at Work with Melinda French Gates and Regina E. Dugan

Taught by LinkedIn News
Women spend nearly a decade more of their lives in poor health than men, according to a report from the…

How to Fearlessly Negotiate to Get More of What You Want

Taught by Pete Mockaitis | How to Be Awesome at Your Job
Negotiations aren’t just for salespeople and politicians—they play out every day at home, at work, and even at the grocery…

Gender in Negotiation

Taught by Carolyn Goerner
Have you wondered how gender identity might impact how you negotiate or how to make negotiations more neutral? In this…

Three Tips for Dealing with Deception in Negotiations

Taught by American Negotiation Institute
The best things in life are often the result of difficult conversations. But what happens when the other side isn’t…

Complex Negotiation Tips

Taught by Carolyn Goerner
Sometimes foundational skills aren’t enough to manage complex negotiations. There are too many moving parts to broker, too much at…

Planning Your Family Leave and Return

Taught by Susan Rietano Davey
The key to a successful family leave is effective planning. From telling your manager to covering your responsibilities to strategizing…

Strategies for Negotiation Nano Tips with Chris Croft

Taught by Chris Croft
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this installment, unlock…

Negotiating with Agility

Taught by Michael Wheeler
Negotiation is dynamic, fast paced, and uncertain. Agility is crucial to success. The best negotiators avoid one-size-fits-all solutions; instead, they…

Advanced Business Development: Communication and Negotiation

Taught by Elizabeth Lotardo
Deals are won and lost in the nuances of communication and relationship building. To be successful, business development reps must…

Negotiation Foundations

Taught by Lisa Gates
When it comes to negotiation, shifting your mindset from “a battle to be won” to “a problem-solving conversation” can improve…

Human Resources: Understanding HR Systems Features and Benefits

Taught by Don Phin
Human resource information systems (HRIS) can help you manage employee data from the time of hire to post-termination COBRA administration.…

Human Resources: Compensation and Benefits

Taught by Wayne Cascio
To attract and retain top talent, it’s crucial for companies to get compensation and benefits right. When employees feel that…

Communicating Employee Rewards

Taught by Catherine Mattice
We bet you have a great benefits and rewards program… and that your employees don’t know much about it. As…

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