Why you need to know how to negotiate

COMPENSATION: Pay transparency laws can make it easier for prospective employees to have clearer expectations around the value of a role. Empowering both employees and?HR leaders around compensation?can help both sides of the table shine.?

"You'll have an unmotivated employee if they find out they're not being paid their worth," says Rebecca Ahmed , founder and chief energy officer of Energetic Impact . "If everyone's working in partnership, you're going to get a lot further, and it'll be a lot easier."?She shares her tips for both employers and employees to have productive decisions around fair pay:

Read: Pay transparency doesn't mean salary negotiations are off the table

COST OF LIVING: The average member of Gen Z makes $1,600 less than needed to cover basic living expenses, according to research compiled by Hostinger . Data from analytics company PYMNTS shows more than half of them report living paycheck to paycheck, affecting their ability to plan for future savings, healthcare and education costs.?

To create some more wiggle room, many young professionals are taking on side gigs and delaying home ownership. But, by simply moving to a more affordable region, young professionals can begin to take a big step towards financial freedom. To help, here are the top ten most affordable states for Gen Z:

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MENTAL HEALTH: Eighty-seven percent of people suffer from work-related fears, most of which stem from?professional pressure, according to?a recent survey?of over 1,000 U.S. employees conducted by resume template provider LiveCareer . As a result, the platform sought to better understand the phobias influencing employees' careers and create awareness around the obstacles they may be facing every day in the office.?

From the dread of making decisions to the anxiety many may feel about whether they're well-liked in the office, LiveCareer listed the top fears and phobias employees struggle with at work:

Read: 7 fears and phobias keeping employees up at night