Probably the most important phrase to add to your repertoire. This expression gives you time to think and make a considered decision.
- I’d like some time to think about it. Can I get back to you on Monday?
Sample Job Negotiation Phrases
Causes of Ireland’s Gender Pay Gap & Working Women’s Income
‘Money. It is not the root of all evil. It makes the world go ‘round. It is a source of power. It is the freedom to pursue our dreams. And — no secret here — we women have less of it than men do. “
Ellevest, Mind the Gap Guide
- Collectively working women earned less than working men (the “unadjusted gender pay gap”). On average in 2019, an Irish woman earned €2879 every month, while the average man earned €3885.
- Collectively working women earned 26% less than men or € 12,072 annually.
Phrases To Challenge Conversational Inequality At Work
#ChooseToChallenge – International Women’s Day 2021
How to support colleagues who are being silenced verbally at work.
Each of us is responsible for our own thoughts and actions. It may not be easy, but we can ‘choose to challenge’ conversational inequality. Prepare a phrase to avoid brain freeze when faced with conversational inequalities.
=> Find Your Phrase To Help You Choose to ChallengeNegotiation – What Do You Want …….
Tell me what you want, what you really really want …
The wonderful lyrics of the Spice girls 1996 (yes, it’s that long ago) hit song. Sometimes knowing what we really want is a complex mix of work and life priorities, each challenging the other for pole position, and they are just the items that are in our awareness. Knowing where to invest your time, how to ask for what you want in negotiations (link to workshop) or next step in your career can require reflection and analysis of one’s current context.
Continue reading “Negotiation – What Do You Want …….”Ireland’s Local Governmental Approach to Gender Equality SDG 5.5
SDG Target 5.5 states: “Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life”. Gendelity reviews Ireland’s approach to SDG 5.5 at local government level.
=> Explore The Status & Frameworks of Local Government & SDG 5.5Stats on Workplace Gender-Related Discrimination in Ireland
Despite being better educated overall, women aged 25-64, with a degree in Ireland earn 28% less than their male counterparts (OECD). In the 2019 workplace 39% of women report experiencing discrimination. 1/3 indicate the discrimination was gender-based (CSO 2019). Globally based on current trends, it will take 257 years to close the gender gap in economic opportunity (UN 2020).
=> Learn MoreSources of Irish Salary Information
Solid factual information provides a realistic understanding of what salary to expect and ask for. This resource lists reliable salary information for the Irish market to help you prepare for salary negotiation.
More Irish Salary Resources HereDevelop Relationships Across Boundaries
Decide To Publicly Support Victims of Discrimination
Before helping, you need to decide to help. Decide today.
Tell Stories About How Men Benefit From Women Leaders
Inspired by this Harvard Business Review articles by Rania H. Anderson on challenging women leaders mentoring men.
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