How to Ask for a Raise or Negotiate Your Salary

Whether you're negotiating your incoming salary for a new job or asking for a raise in your current position, here are some points you'll want to address in order to have a professional conversation regarding your salary. 

1. Know the …

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Military Lessons That Empower My Work at Freddie Mac

My journey from the military to my role as an IT risk senior at Freddie Mac is marked by growth, resilience and a deep sense of purpose. Reflecting on my path, I see how the lessons I’ve learned as a …

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How Nestlé’s Laurie Bolt Brings Her Whole Self to Work

When we sit down with Laurie Bolt to chat about bringing her whole self to work, she tells us, “I’m not just a Director of Business Optimization at Nestlé. I’m a mother. I’m a wife. I’m part of the LGBTQIA+ …

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Launching a Successful Latine-focused Candle Company with Bonita Fierce Candles Founder Melissa Gallardo

In this episode, I speak to the founder and CEO of Bonita Fierce Candles, Melissa Gallardo. Melissa shares her journey of launching a candle brand that celebrates Latine Culture and Heritage. She talks about how she turned her hobby into …

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I’m a CEO—Here are 4 Ways Successful Women Bounce Back From Failure

When one hears the word “failure,” the dictionary definition typically comes to mind: “an act or instance of failing or proving unsuccessful; lack of success: an effort ending in failure. … nonperformance of something due, required, or expected: a subnormal …

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How Veterans Day Can Help Heal a Divided Nation

One author’s perspective on the significance of veterans day and what we can learn from those who served.

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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How to Talk To a Veteran

An important part of honoring those who served is knowing how to talk to veterans about their service in a respectful way. Read this article for recommendations on questions to avoid and questions to ask. Support our veterans by showing …

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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3 Frameworks for Finding Companies That Let You Show Up As Your Authentic Self

Maddy Reid was in a one-on-one with one of AlertMedia’s customer success team leads when they were asked how they identify at work for the first time.

“It was within my first couple of weeks [at AlertMedia],” recounts Maddy, who …

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Unlocking Potential: How AI and Workplace Rights Empower Neurodivergent Employees

Let’s be honest—workplaces often aren’t built with neurodivergent individuals in mind. If you’ve felt this, you’re not alone. Nearly 30-40% of neurodivergent adults face unemployment, despite their immense potential. Thankfully, the rise of AI and increased awareness of workplace rights …

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6 Ways to Protect Your Mental Health in a Toxic Workplace

When working in a toxic environment, you may experience constant anxiety about your performance or an argument with your boss. Besides, you might feel burned out and lay awake stressing about the next day’s duties. A toxic workplace can also …

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