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Rallying the Troops - The Women of Nike

Brigitte Kimichik • January 29, 2019
After experiencing years of sexual harassment with little to no corrective action after complaining to HR, a group of women inside Nike’s Beaverton, Oregon, headquarters had finally had enough and started a small revolt. Complaints included gender discrimination, disrespect at group meetings, exclusion from advancement in certain divisions, exclusion of women from the inner circle of male decision makers, and lack of female leadership. After surveying their female peers, the results in the form of completed questionnaires landed on the desk of the company’s CEO. The result? A series of male executive departures followed, including the President of the Nike brand, Trevor Edwards, and his lieutenant, Jayme Martin, who ran Nike’s global business.
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NEGOTIATING YOUR SALARY

By Brigitte Kimichik • November 13, 2024
New Job? Negotiating Your Salary? Negotiating a salary or is important and requires preparation. Remember that your superiors cannot read your mind. Be firm but gentle in communicating your expectations with respect to a salary and bonus. Be prepared to support your request with your experience, your prior contributions and successes, and comparable data in the market for similar jobs. As your target company to provide transparency with respect to their current pay structures. They may be required to do so by law. For more, check out Play Smart - Playground Strategies for Success in a Male-Dominated Workplace by Kimichik on Amazon.
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NEGOTIATING FOR A RAISE OR PROMOTION

By Brigitte Kimichik • November 12, 2024
It is the end of the year and almost time to negotiate for a raise or promotion. Are you prepared? Have you documented your expanded responsibilities and your recent successes that will help justify a raise or promotion? You will have to do some research and understand the market for similar jobs and salaries. Get ready with our new book Play Smart - Playground Strategies for Success in a Male-Dominated Workplace.
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🚨THE RED ZONE - COLLEGE STUDENTS BE AWARE‼️

By Brigitte Kimichik • November 12, 2024
“The Red Zone" is the time period at the beginning of each school year from September through November when women (and men) are at the highest risk of sexual assault and illegal hazing. Spiking of drinks and excess consumption of alcohol are often a catalyst, so taking precautions and not being a bystander are critical. Read my blog for more information on what actions to take.
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