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Negotiation tactics that hold up

Anchoring, silence, pushback and the sentences that keep a conversation open when the other side says no.

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NEGOTIATION

Negotiating a return-to-office mandate

A new RTO mandate doesn't have to be all-or-nothing. Here's how to negotiate hybrid days, compressed schedules, or an exception — and what to say.

7 min read
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Salary negotiation for women in tech

Tech pay gaps run wider than most industries, and equity makes negotiation more complex. Here's how to negotiate salary, level, and equity as a woman in tech.

8 min read
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NEGOTIATION

What is a reasonable counter-offer percentage?

How much more should you ask for in a counter-offer? Here's what's typical for job offers, raises, and promotions — plus a calculator that gives you an exact number.

6 min read
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What to say when they push back on your salary — a script for every response

Most negotiation advice ends at the ask. This article starts there — with word-for-word scripts for every pushback, including the ones designed to make you feel grateful.

7 min read
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How to negotiate your salary as a woman — and actually get what you asked for

The negotiation advice designed for men doesn't work the same way for women. Here's what actually works — and exactly what to say at every stage of the conversation.

6 min read