Salary, contract terms, remote work… How can you effectively negotiate your employment contract?
When should you negotiate your employment contract? You generally sign a letter of intent to hire, but the contract itself should be negotiated as soon as the hiring process is complete and signed as soon as possible; otherwise, information is often lost, and commitments made during interviews may be forgotten or omitted from the contract. It is therefore […]
Gender Equality in the Workplace: 6 Great Ideas to Borrow from Our Neighbors
Germany: Wage Transparency Enshrined in Law In 2017, Germany passed a law requiring companies to be more transparent about employee compensation in firms with more than 200 employees. A woman may ask her management for the pay figures of her female colleagues […]
"I did my job": a phrase recruiters don't like
1. An incomplete statement that leaves room for all kinds of interpretations: saying that you’ve “run the course” in a job can have several meanings—it could stem from a lack of freedom within the company, a roadblock in career advancement… In any case, leaving it up to the recruiter to guess what lies behind this expression amounts to […]
7 Good Reasons for Women to Choose a So-Called "Male-Dominated" Career
1. Contribute to sectors facing labor shortages—many male-dominated professional sectors are also experiencing labor shortages, such as construction, mechanical engineering, defense, security, manufacturing, and transportation. 2. Stand out through professional qualities often considered “feminine”—many professional qualities are more […]
Job Postings: Salary Disclosures Will Soon Be Mandatory
Right to Information: The European Directive of May 10, 2023, will give employees the right to learn more about the compensation practices at their company. Please note: this does not mean you can demand that the CEO immediately tell you the amount of his or her salary! First of all, this applies to your colleagues “performing the same […]
What are the taboo topics in the workplace?
Salary: 54% say they feel comfortable discussing their salary at work—a result of the increasing demand for transparency from companies. This slim majority contrasts with the results from 2019, when the figure stood at just 17%. A general trend on this political issue: 55% prefer not to discuss it—a figure that has slightly […]
the growth sectors that will hire the most in 2025
Cybersecurity: Cyber threats continue to multiply, and companies are quick to increase their budgets to put an end to these cyberattacks. In France, government agencies plan to double the number of cybersecurity jobs, from 37,000 in 2021 to 75,000 in 2025. Artificial intelligence and big data: These […]
6 Reasons to Say “Stop” to Meetings on the Street or on Public Transportation!
Reason #1: You reduce your efficiency. Working while moving around in a public place fragments your attention; these distractions cause you to stop your main activity and disrupt your concentration. As a result, you will naturally be less effective in that meeting. Reason #2: You reduce your life expectancy. Frequent interruptions increase your stress levels and your sense of […]
Netflix Culture: What HR Professionals Should Learn from Netflix
Discover the secrets behind Netflix's success! Netflix's philosophy offers unique insights and valuable ideas for human resources professionals. Netflix has succeeded in creating a stimulating work environment that fosters creativity and employee performance. The "Netflix Method" is based on a culture […]