career development Use these salary negotiation tips to get more pay Salary discussions can be stressful in any environment for any person. But, the key to asking for what you want is to have a clear plan. With this step-by-step guide
career development What to do when you get *crickets* instead of feedback at work Learning to take constructive criticism in the workplace is quite frankly, not easy to do. It can be tricky to tell whether the criticism is about you and not your
career development How to prioritize health and wellness while securing the bag It’s easy for Black women to neglect their health when we’re doing so many things to get ahead. I get it, we all want to break generational curses,
career development 5 women share what they wish they knew about salary negotiation It was September 2015. I had just inhaled a few Torchy’s Tacos in my car because I was using my lunch hour to secretly search for jobs on
career development My unpopular opinion on salary negotiation that ACTUALLY works This may confuse you but you really don’t need to negotiate your salary. Yep. I said it. Take me for example; I’ve always been given the top of
career development How Black women can fight back against unequal pay Sis, listen up! Gif credit: GiphyWhen it comes to pay equity, we must learn to embrace the "for us, by us" mindset. And there are a number of ways to
career development What companies can do to fight pay inequality for Black women While many holidays mark a day of celebration or respectful remembrance, some holidays exist to bring awareness to the inequalities in our society, and the ever present need for change.
career development The psychology behind Black women navigating the workplace Black women bring so much to the table. We are just as ambitious, competitive and smart as everyone else. And yet, because of our position in society, we face unique
career development Everything you need to know about Black Women's Equal Pay Day Let’s get real. One of the most taboo topics in the workplace is salary. Regardless of how close you are, coworkers rarely discuss their salary with each other. Curiosity
career development This software engineer shares tips on getting hired in tech You wanna know how to land your dream job? Be relentless. Keep learning. Network your butt off. Joe Warren, who's a Software Engineer at one of the leading financial services
career development Nasha Clark on how she's secured high-profile clients and brands When you hear about shows like Nick Cannon's Wild ‘N Out Tour Live, you probably instantly think of jokes, hilarious comedians, and an all-around good time. What most people don’
career development How this millennial went from teacher to software engineer in less than one year It’s no surprise that Black people lack in numbers in tech. Because of this, we’re seeing more annual reports, more initiatives allegedly being put in place, but not
career development Are you ready to lead a team? Management takes a unique set of skills. Fortunately, you don’t need a degree to get them, and the job market currently values them a lot more than hard
career development Secure the bag: how to negotiate after a job offer So you finally made it past the hard part of the job hunting process and landed the coveted offer. With the stress behind you, you're ready to secure the bag,
career development Here are 5 ways to elevate your presence and visibility remotely We often hear that the workplace is evolving with each generation. Thanks to continued rapid developments in tech, there are many options to support effective productivity and connectivity from anywhere.
career development How to use niche job boards to stand out among job seekers Job seekers are often told to find jobs that fit your skills and experience while applying to companies whose values and corporate cultures fit yours. Almost every job seeker is
career development How managers can provide racial inclusion in the workplace Diversity and inclusion. Amplify Black voices. #pullorshutup No doubt, you’ve seen some variation of these phrases as the spotlight is on diversifying and highlighting Black voices. With the world’
career development Lowkey, you will figure it out Did we think our favorite Sunday night comedy-drama series was going to end without multiple twists and turns? Of course not. Insecure's season four finale showed us in less than
career development Tech exec at Snapchat John Imah shares tips for game developers Less than 1% of venture capital goes to Black founders. Just close to 2% of tech executives are Black. Yes, tech and corporate America has a HUGE diversity problem, but
career development Career check—is your job still serving your passion? May 22, 2020, was my last day at a company where I spent seven and a half years working. I was laid off from a position I created for myself
career development What companies can do instead of *just* tweeting about racial injustice Let that tweet be the catalyst for action.
career development Has your company gone ghost during racial injustice? Being Black in the workplace is already stressful, but during this time of inequality and racial injustice, shit has gotten worse. No matter where you're located, you've been impacted by
career development Red or blue pill—which one is going to lead to your career happiness? Issa and Lawrence’s episode-long date last night had us thinking about happiness. Hence the title of the episode—Lowkey Happy. After Issa picks herself off the floor from an
career development Here are 8 reads to keep you busy while you #stayathome "And we could be better than heros baby, alright (alright) We could fly higher than spaceships baby, all night (all night) Girl, you're looking at the magic man I can
career development How to maintain your mental health while working during COVID-19 Getting a handle on your mental health during a global pandemic is a tall order, let’s be clear. However, feeling balanced, at peace, and positive is more important now
