Thought Leadership

Written By: Jillian Climie. Some of the clients we work with feel guilty about asking for more money. They may be working at start-ups or non-profits and feel that money could be better allocated to other initiatives or programs. Or they may feel they should be asking for more money for their teams instead of for themselves. Below I’ve outlined the main reasons why I believe it’s important for women to ask for the compensation they deserve. 1. You need to be valued for what y

Written by: Sophie Warwick. We have recently experienced some very unpredictable years from an employment and compensation perspective. With many women seeking new roles, we reached out to Kate Wade to learn more about crafting an impactful resume to land that next role. Kate is a Certified Executive Coach, Professional Resume Writer, and Founder of Get Her Hired , a global, virtual resume-writing service exclusively for executive women. 1. When we work with clients on compen

Written By: Jillian Climie. One of the most important parts of asking for more money is having a strong rationale. Below I’ve identified key steps to help you build this. First, identify your strengths. It might seem trivial, but identifying your unique strengths and being able to confidently and concisely articulate them is, in our view, one of the most impactful ways to negotiate your pay. To get started, ask yourself these questions: what is it about you that no one else c

Written by: Sophie Warwick. Over the last few years, we have faced volatile economic times. The uncertainty has required companies to be more creative and adaptable in order to seek new market opportunities and sustainable revenue. Suddenly, innovation and responsiveness have become central to companies navigating an everchanging landscape. They need the ability to respond to challenges and create new opportunities without having the comfort of leaning on what’s been done in

Written by: Jillian Climie. I’ve spent my career inside compensation teams helping companies determine what to pay new candidates and employees. Now, at The Thoughtful Co, I help women negotiate their pay with their employers. Below I’m sharing five common mistakes I see people make when negotiating, in hopes you can avoid them next time you go to ask for more money. 1. Saying too much. We usually have many reasons why we are asking for more money. These can include increases

Written by: Sophie Warwick. What is the tangible value of improving gender equity in the workplace? I genuinely believe that the majority of us want to contribute positively, and improving the experiences in the workplace for underrepresented individuals is inherently good. Most of us want to believe we are actively contributing to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment to those around us. But beyond being the right thing to do, there are many other benefits to impro