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MENLO PARK, CA, April 28, 2011 — Talking about compensation with a potential employer can be a nerve-racking experience, especially in a tight job market. But most of today's professionals aren't shy about asking companies to show them the money, a new Robert Half International survey suggests. Eight in 10 (81 percent) workers interviewed said they're comfortable negotiating a higher salary or better benefits, with 44 percent indicating they are very comfortable.

The survey was developed by Robert Half International, the world's first and largest specialized staffing firm. It was conducted by an independent research firm and is based on interviews with 437 workers 18 years of age or older and employed in an office environment.

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