#6 Negotiating Paid Maternity Leave | What if they ask for salary expectations in the job application?

Have you struggled with the tension between advocating for yourself vs. “the greater good”? Have you ever tried to advocate for policy change within your organization and hit a wall?  What happens when the needs of dedicated employees clash with company constraints? Let's explore these pressing concerns through the lens of a non-profit manager, Naeha, who is grappling with a significant personnel issue related to maternity leave and the broader implications for her workplace and personal life. In this conversation, several key topics emerge, highlighting the complexities of paid leave negotiations from the impact of inadequate maternity leave policies on employee retention to the personal anxieties of those planning to start families. In the second part of this episode, our listener question is: What if they ask for salary expectations in the job application? This podcast is a call-in show, so if you or a woman you know needs help in this area, feel free to contact me at [email protected] to submit your questions or join me in our next episode. CONNECT WITH JOAN:⚉ Website: https://www.moonnegotiation.com/ ⚉ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanmoon413/ ⚉ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonnegotiation⚉ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moonnegotiationJOIN THE MAILING LIST FOR NEWS AND NEGOTIATION TIPS:https://www.moonnegotiation.com/newsletter Send us Fan MailThe Aspire For More podcast and all related content are presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. While Joan strives to provide incisively strategic and research-based content, your listenership does not create a coach-client relationship.Negotiation involves inherent risks. Joan and her guests are not attorneys, financial advisors, or mental health professionals. No part of this show should be taken as a substitute for professional advice tailored to your specific situation. Any action you take based on the information in this podcast is strictly at your own risk, and Moon Negotiation LLC is not liable for any losses or damages in connection with the use of this content.