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Asking for a Pay Rise Post-Pandemic (Guardian)

Be ready to discuss how you’ve accomplished your goals [with your manager] and how your role has evolved since the last time your compensation was reviewed. Also, come prepared with third-party data on the current market rate for the role.

How to Address a Difficult Co-worker (The Cut)

Talking to [them] is the only option if you [...] want the complaints to stop. [Tension] is really common when people hesitate to be direct when someone is bothering them.

How to Train and Practice Empathy With Other Leaders (Entrepreneur)

Pick a practice buddy. You need to find someone open to talking about their emotions and excited about learning how to recognise them in others. This could be a friend, a family member or a colleague.