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.

How to Negotiate Equity Incentives With a New Boss

You’ve got a new job in a company you love and would like to be part of in the long run. But you don’t know how to negotiate for equity with your new boss. You might worry that they wouldn’t …

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Take-Home Pay Calculator: Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Paycheck

Gen Z’ers care about their salaries, and for good reason. They’re growing up in a time of high inflation rates. Rent, grocery prices, and other living expenses are rising nationwide. They’re not looking for higher salaries because they’re just money-focused. …

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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

Negotiating Your Job Offer and Salary

Taught by Emily Liou
In this course, ex-recruiter and current certified career coach, Emily Liou, prepares you to confidently negotiate your job offer. Watch…

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…

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…

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…

Negotiating Your Compensation Package

Taught by Emilie Aries
Join career strategist and expert negotiator Emilie Aries as she walks through the process of successfully negotiating a new job…

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 Work Flexibility

Taught by Mike Gutman
What if you could be there more for your family, exercise outside in the daylight, prioritize important things that aren’t…

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…

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