5 black women on how women, employers and colleagues can work together to close the pay gap (via CNBCMakeIt)
Black women continue to face a significant wage gap. What do you think employers can do to ensure they're closing these gaps among their own workers?
I am now not afraid to walk away from deals. I learned to take the emotion out of the negotiation and assert myself, my credentials, and the value I bring to the room and to the work. I also always assume that they're willing to give me less as a black woman, so I automatically add 30% [to] my negotiations.Advance. Promote. Support. Sponsor.
What steps can black women take to better advocate for themselves? Do you recall a time when you were your own advocate at work? Companies need to pay black women commensurate to their experience – not what the job pays, but what they bring to the table.
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