August 07, 2024

Where Does Your State Stand on Pay Transparency?

“Only 12 of the 50 United States have pay transparency laws on the books.”

Read the Builtin article.

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May 18, 2024

When Your Dream Job Becomes a Nightmare – 5 Ways to Make it Work at Work

“When you are confident in your value, you feel comfortable asking questions and making requests…”

Read the Yahoo Finance article.

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May 14, 2024

Should you discuss your salary with friends and coworkers? This expert thinks so.

“Sharon Rose Hayward, a women’s career coach, says people should become comfortable talking about salary but not force friends to disclose what they make.”

Watch the ABCNews/GMA video.

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May 9, 2024

Over Half of Women Cite a Lack of Money as Their Biggest Financial Barrier: 3 Ways To Start Earning More

“Growing up, girls learned that working harder and doing more was a sure way to be praised and recognized,” Hayward said. “Women bring that to the workplace, but unfortunately, it doesn’t translate to more money. The reward is usually just more work.”

Read the Yahoo Finance article.

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April 22, 2024

People Are Outraged By The WNBA’s Low Salaries But This Expert Says She Isn’t Surprised

“I was actually more surprised at how outrage people were by it—this isn’t new information.”

Read the Essence magazine article.

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April 18, 2024

I’m a Career Expert: How Much Gen Zers Should Expect To Make at Their First Entry-Level Positions

“Starting at $20 to $22 per hour, the equivalent of $40,000 to $45,000, is reasonable for the right individual”

Read the Yahoo Finance article.


April 10, 2024

14 Essential Job-Seeking Tips for Today’s Market

“When the choice came down to two candidates, the fact that someone took that extra step was often the necessary point in their favor.”

Read Career Connectors article.

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March 27, 2024

The Surprising Money Lessons People Learned in Their First Jobs

“In reality, looking back I should have received more because I had more company knowledge and experience, but the lessons stick with me.”

Read Career Connectors article.

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November 1, 2023

Local Stories

“Sharon Rose Hayward of Winning at Work brings a workforce training initiative to unhoused women”

Read Local Stories article.


October 24, 2023

Fox 17

“From a tough past to a promising future: Dégagé ministries empowering unhoused women to re-enter workforce”

Read Fox 17 article.


October 16, 2023

Wood TV 8

“Degage Ministries workforce program teaches ‘hope, confidence”

Read Wood TV 8 article.


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