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How women professionals can make more time for family Women wear many hats every day. That’s especially true for women juggling families and careers.

Chauffeur, negotiator, advocate, moderator, mom, wife, and employee are just some of the titles that apply to modern women.

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Census Bureau indicate women represent nearly half of the United States workforce, but women still devote more time than men to housework and child care. While few are advocating for traditional gender roles of the past to be reinstated, a 2012 Pew Research survey found that very few adults (16 percent) indicated having a mother who works full-time is the “ideal situation” for the family.

Nearly 42 percent said a mother who works parttime is ideal. Even among full-time working mothers, only about 20 percent said that having a full-time working mother is ideal for young children.

“Ideal” is not always

practical, and since the Pew survey, the workforce has changed in many ways, particularly by the number of employers who have adopted family-friendly policies or pivoted to remote working during the COVID-19

pandemic. That means working moms have even greater leverage to find a balance that works for their unique situations.

These tips can help women free up more time for what’s most meaningful to them.

• Employ time-saving strategies. Embrace ways to save time during the day. Order groceries online during a lunch break and pick them up curbside after work. Pool resources with a neighbor to cover school transportation if

busing is not provided.

Schedule conference calls during commutes so they don’t eat into the rest of the day.

• Define your priorities.

Think about what cannot be compromised or negotiated. Maybe that is being home at a particular time each day so the family enjoys dinner together. Get clear ideas of what you value most so you can build plans around those priorities.

• Take vacation time.

Make it a point to use all vacation time, coordinating days off to coincide with family members’ days off. Family vacations offer the best shots at uninterrupted, enjoyable time together. They should be ranked highly and scheduled early to ensure travel is possible.

• Use technology to stay connected. There are times when the family may not be able to gather in person.

This became evident at the start of the pandemic, when social distancing and isolation became a

cautionary tactic to prevent disease proliferation.

If the kids are missing you or you are missing the kids at any time during the day, a video chat can be just what everyone needs to feel better.

• Outsource housework and chores with smart ideas. If the budget is there, hire a housekeeper to come in weekly to tame messes around the house.

A “mom’s helper” can be hired to come in and tend to certain needs. Family calendar apps can serve as personal assistants to keep track of family appointments.

Clothing subscription boxes save time and provide a way to have carefully curated outfits shipped right to your home. A robot vacuum can tame dog fur on the rug while you are working in a home office. These ideas can free up additional time to spend with the family.

Working mothers can employ strategies to ensure ample time can be devoted to the ones they love.

How employers benefit from engaging employees more effectively The COVID-19 pandemic prompted millions of people to reconsider their careers. That reflection has had a profound effect on the labor market. Data from the U.S. Department of Labor indicates that 4.5 million people quit their jobs in the United States in November 2021, which led to a near record-high number of job openings around the end of 2021 and the beginning of 2022.

Though the pandemic may have led millions of

people who were previously dissatisfied with their careers to make positive changes, employers forced to confront staff shortages may be wondering what they can do to attract qualified and talented candidates.

Finding ways to engage workers more completely could benefit companies in various ways. A recent poll from Gallup found that companies suffer some pretty significant consequences when

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their employees are disengaged. Gallup reports that such companies suffer from 16 percent lower profitability, 18 percent lower productivity and 37 percent lower job growth.

No two workers are the same, so there’s no magic wand employers can wave that will ensure everyone is suddenly engaged and satisfied with their jobs and career prospects.

However, recognition of what employees value most could help business-

es retain workers longer and keep those workers engaged. A recent survey of 540 full-time employees from the market insight firm Clutch found that the most important workplace values for fulltime employees are fair pay and fair treatment.

It’s no surprise that compensation bears such significance, as pandemic-related inflation and global conflicts have led to rising costs on everything from food to fuel.

However, a survey from the risk management experts at Willis Towers Watson found that there’s a disconnect between employees and employers in regard to the importance of fair pay and its relation to workplace stress.

Employees consider low pay to be the second greatest source of workplace stress, while employers indicated that eight other factors are greater sources of such stress for their employees.

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concerned about staff dissatisfaction, and the effects that disengaged employees can have on their bottom lines, can make a concerted effort to revisit their compensation policies. An overhaul of such policies could be just what companies need to reengage employees and improve employee retention, giving businesses a significant advantage in an era marked by significant turnover in the labor force.

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How to plan for a post-50 career change How to navigate a salary negotiation Professionals change careers for many reasons.

Some do so in pursuit of a higher salary, while others seek a more even balance between their personal and professional lives.

Career changes can renew a person’s passion for working, which can grow stale for individuals who have been doing the same job for years on end. Though there’s not necessarily a bad time to change careers, there are times when making such a transition carries more risk. Such is the case for individuals over 50. Many individuals over 50 may not have the financial obligations they had when they were younger, as children may have grown up and moved out of the house. That can make changing careers after 50 more palatable. However, some individuals in their 50s may be hesitant to leave the security of an established career behind in favor of something new. Hesitance about job prospects after 50 also can make some less likely to take the plunge into a new career.

Though hesitancy about a career change after 50 is understandable, a recent survey from the American Institute for Economic Research found that 82 percent of workers who responded to the survey were able to successfully transition to a new career after age 45. In addition, projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated that labor force participation

among individuals aged 65 and over would increase significantly by 2022, nearly doubling the rate of participation in 1990.

Those figures suggest that a midlife career change is not necessarily the same thing as a late-career career change. That should give professionals the confidence they need to successfully transition to a new career.

Individuals mulling a career change after 50 also can take these steps to make such a transition less risky.

• Pay down as much debt as possible. Financial freedom can be an ally for individuals 50 and over who want to change careers. Career changes often require a pay cut, so individuals who can pay off their mortgages, consumer debts and/or auto loans prior to making a career change may find

the transition to a lower income goes more smoothly than it might if they’re still carrying such sizable financial commitments.

• Make plans to delay retirement. As BLS data indicates, individuals who want to delay retirement certainly won’t be alone. Delaying retirement affords individuals more time to save, and a financial advisor can help adults over 50 come up with a new retirement plan that reflects their willingness to work longer. Delaying retirement also means delaying withdrawals from retirement savings accounts, which can provide peace of mind against a loss of income resulting from a career change.

• Downsize your lifestyle. Even a post-50 career change that will require a significant drop in income can be doable

for professionals who downsize their lifestyles.

Empty nesters can consider moving into a smaller home, while travelers can cut back on the number of trips they take each year.

Cutbacks won’t necessarily be easy, but they can be worth it for individuals looking for new career challenges.

• Go back to school.

Much like young people go to college before entering the professional arena, adults over 50 who want to change careers may need to go back to school to improve their career prospects. Remote learning and part-time schooling can make juggling a career and school more manageable.

A successful career change after 50 is entirely possible for individuals willing to make some sacrifices to be happier in their professional lives.

Women are vital components of the global workforce. Despite the contributions of women, Pew Research Center’s analysis of median hourly wages of both full- and part-time workers indicates that women earn less than their male counterparts — even when they’re doing the same work and have the same educational backgrounds.

The gender gap has remained relatively stable in the United States over the last 15 years, with women earning 84 percent of what men earned in 2020. Estimates indicate it would take a woman an extra 42 days of work to earn as much as a male colleague.

Salary negotiations can be intimidating for any employee. But for women already at an earnings deficit, such negotiations can be even more difficult.

Here are some tips to make salary negotiations go more smoothly.

Speak up It would seem that any promotion would automatically come with a pay raise, but this is not always the case. When the time comes to consider taking a promotion, it is important to have a salary number in mind.

Saying nothing may not earn you a raise, or your boss may not give you what you believe you deserve.

Do your research Some jobs come with a standard pay rate across the board. These include government and civil service jobs, union jobs, or hourly positions. However, you can

determine if a job is negotiable by researching data on sites such as Payscale and Glassdoor to figure out what positions are worth.

Arming yourself with information makes you ready to present data supporting your salary demands.

Don’t be afraid to ask Even if an offer seems acceptable, it is alright to ask for more money, according to The Balance: Careers. A company may actually increase the base pay or offer other perks such as larger bonuses, stock options or full 401(k) matching.

Avoid “Imposter syndrome” Thoughts, beliefs and feelings can hold you back, especially when it comes to salary negotiations.

Most professionals at some point in time experience what’s often referred to as “Imposter syndrome.”

This is a name given by a team of psychologists in 1978 that referred to people who had difficulty acknowledging their achievements, although their peers respected them.

Doubting capabilities, worrying about someone calling your skills “fake” or discounting your achievements are symptoms of imposter syndrome. Comparing yourself to others — especially those who are more advanced — may lead to uneasiness as well.

Focus more positively on what you do at work and be proud of what you have achieved. This will help you sit more confidently in front of employers negotiating for your benefit.

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Saturday, June 4, 2022

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Factors to consider when vetting post-pandemic career opportunities The COVID-19 pandemic left no aspect of life as the world knew it before 2020 untouched. In the wake of the pandemic, students were forced to learn in new ways, individuals were forced to find new ways to maintain relationships with family and friends and employers and employees were forced to confront an emerging notion of the workplace.

Since the World Health Organization first declared a global pandemic in March 2020, much has been made of “The Great Resignation,” a term adopted in reference to the tens of millions of individuals who quit their jobs during the pandemic. Further study is needed to determine just how many people quit their jobs since the pandemic began, but there’s no denying that attitudes toward work have shifted since early 2020. That shift has made many people more willing to change careers. Women pondering a career move can consider these factors as they vet new opportunities.

fice. Women vetting new career opportunities can ask if hybrid working is a possibility. Hybrid working is beneficial for various reasons, not the least of which is affording professionals a chance to get out of the house while still ensuring they can spend more time with family, which is an especially enticing benefit for working parents.

Salary It goes without saying that salary bears significant consideration when vetting a new employment opportunity. In the past, professionals might have jumped at the chance to earn higher salaries, even if it meant leaving their current employer behind.

However, many professionals experienced a priority shift during the pandemic, recognizing the value of spending less time working and more time away from the office. Some spent that extra time with family and friends, while others used it to explore new passions.

When vetting a new career opportunity with a higher salary, women can do their best to determine what that higher salary will require.

If it will require more time working and less time with family, friends and hobbies, then women must ask themselves if the extra money is worth the decrease in personal time.

Hybrid working A September 2021 Gallup report on workplace trends found that 91 percent of workers in the United States working at least some remote hours each week are hoping the opportunity to do that persists after the pandemic.

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Many professionals lost their jobs, took pay cuts or were furloughed during the pandemic. Such individuals might have worked

in industries like travel or events that are vulnerable when shutdowns are issued. Women who have been through the professional wringer during the pandemic should consid-

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