Advocate Today for Better Pay

International Women’s Day is here and its theme is “Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow.” Here at The Swing Shift, we agree with that stance, including 100% pay parity for all women. However, in the past two years, women’s pay parity has taken an enormous toll as a result of the pandemic.

Unsure how can you advocate for yourself as you re-engage and negotiate a compensation package? Never fear! We've got guidance so you can research like a pro and get get that money.

Read the full blog post here to learn more about how to investigate all aspects of potential compensation so you are paid what you are worth

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Hangout Habits

Dr. Julie Pham shares her twists, turns and what helped her move forward in her career. She deeply understands the power of community and the value of being a good listener. Learn more about how these inspire her everyday and form the basis of her new book “Seven Forms of Respect.”

Connect with Julie on LinkedIn & Twitter @juliephamphd! and Curiosity Based

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Partnership News

The Swing Shift Joins The Juggl

The Juggl 's mission is to inspire women with the resources, people and technology
to help them wake up every day ready to own their juggl. We're delighted to join their expert panel! And, we're talking with CEO Melissa Skoog on March 30 for an Instagram Live event at 9am PT.

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International Women's Day

With gender parity being a century away, according to the World Economic Forum’s 2021 Global Gender Report, and the UN reporting women have been the hardest hit by COVID, there has never been a more important time to get inspired and motivated to be bold and come together for change. Join BeBoldNow to celebrate International Women’s Day 2022 with the Best of Be Bold Now, shining a light on favorite stories from the past and providing some new and exciting announcements for the rest of the year. To learn how you can win or nominate someone for a Bold Woman award, don’t miss this free to view broadcast.

Future of Work

LinkedIn Members Can Now Spotlight Career Breaks on Their Profiles

introducing Career Breaks on the LinkedIn Profile. LinkedIn is hoping this new feature will make it easier for candidates and recruiters to have open conversations around the skills and experiences professionals amass away from the traditional workplace. Read more here.

How Job Applicants Hack Résumé-Reading Software

Wired writes about Applicant Tracking Systems and the analog methods job seekers use to get around the robot gate keepers. But it also highlights the risks AI tools introduce for non-traditional applicants, with the risk of excluding people with irregularities on their resumes, as well as what's being done to counter that trend by the US EEOC.

Why Resume Gaps Aren't a Big Deal Anymore

CNN Business talks about how views on career gaps have changed for the better, reducing the stigma. Even LinkedIn has added a feature which allows candidates to identify career breaks. You still need to talk about what's next for you; but things are looking up.

Necessity Entrepreneurs: Why the Pandemic Fueled a Rise in Female Founders

Between 2019 and 2020, the share of female founders on LinkedIn grew by 35%, according to a recent analysis of LinkedIn data.

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