A human resources expert shares insight on salary negotiations and how candidates can best prepare to answer interview questions about pay.
Author Biography
Christopher D. Lee
Managing Director
Storbeck Search
Christopher D. Lee, Ph.D., SPHR is the author of numerous human resources-related articles, chapters, and four books, including his newest one -- "Performance Conversations: How to Use Questions to Coach Employees, Improve Productivity, and Boost Confidence (Without Appraisals!)." He is also a leading authority on the search committee process and has trained over a 1,000 HR professionals on the topic based upon his seminal work in the field and his second book on the topic, "Search Committees: A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Faculty, Staff, and Administrative Searches." He is a former question writer for the PHR and SPHR examinations administered by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI). Over his career, Chris served as the chief human resources officer for William & Mary, Bates College, and the Virginia Community College System. He is currently a Managing Director with Storbeck Search.
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