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Younger employees tough in salary negotiations | How to spot good company culture | Good matches between people, jobs lead to success

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February 3, 2020

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Younger employees tough in salary negotiations Gen Z and millennial workers are bolder than older generations when it comes to salary negotiations, including using other job offers to push for a salary bump -- even if there really isn't another job offer, according to the Randstad 2020 U.S. Compensation Insights survey. "While salary has always been top of mind, today people are getting increasingly more strategic and assertive in their approach to climbing the pay scale -- especially younger generations," said Jim Link of Randstad North America. Full Story: The Business Journals (tiered subscription model) (1/31)

How to spot good company culture To determine if a company's culture is positive, look for low turnover, collaboration across departments and open communication. "The right culture allows room for any employee to influence or talk to any other employee, regardless of title, position or department," writes Bernhard Schroeder. Full Story: Forbes (1/30)

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Good matches between people, jobs lead to success Food manufacturer E.W. Grobbel Sons saw revenue growth by emphasizing a culture of mutual respect at work and helping employees find the position most suited to them. The company has a five-step process to get people in the right jobs, including task fragmentation and phased onboarding, President Jason Grobbel says. Full Story: Chief Executive online (1/30)

Make the most of reference checks Rather than breezing through reference checks, employers should use this step of the hiring process to prevent a bad hire, writes recruiter Tom Gimbel. Asking the right questions can give employers a realistic preview of the candidate and improve the onboarding process by matching them with a manager that best fits their needs. Full Story: Fast Company online (1/31)