by Barbara Safani | Apr 13, 2026 | compensation, job search, salary negotiation
At the executive level, compensation is far more than a salary discussion. It is a multi-layered structure designed to align leadership performance with business outcomes, often combining immediate cash, long-term incentives, and participation in enterprise value...
by Barbara Safani | Feb 1, 2026 | compensation, salary negotiation
New data from the CEO and Executive Compensation Practices in the Russell 3000 and S&P 500 report reveals significant trends in how senior leadership is being compensated and how that compensation is perceived by investors and proxy advisors. The report...
by Barbara Safani | May 28, 2025 | career management, salary negotiation
According to a recent article about negotiation fatigue by The Wall Street Journal’s Careers and Work Columnist, Callum Borchers, only 31% of people who changed jobs in Q1 of 2025 negotiated their offers, compared to 49% in the last quarter of 2024. The article...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 4, 2024 | interviews, job search, salary negotiation
You got the interview — and the job offer! Congratulations! But maybe you’re second-guessing whether this will be the right job for you — or the right time to make a career move. Here are some reasons to consider turning down a job offer (and how to do that...
by Barbara Safani | Apr 27, 2022 | salary negotiation
Clarity is coming for jobseekers in some states as new laws go into effect requiring certain employers to provide salary ranges to candidates in the job posting or during the interview or salary negotiation process. Pay transparency can take many forms, from including...
by Barbara Safani | May 27, 2020 | career management, career solvers news, interviews, job search, networking, on-line identity, salary negotiation
I’m excited to announce that I recently released a new book, Guide to Executive Search: How to Accelerate Your Search to Land Your Next Six- or Seven-Figure Job. After working with thousands of job seekers and building a practice focused on helping senior...
