How to Get a Pay Hike of 10% or More
How is it possible to boost your pay by 10% or more when the typical pay raise for salaried, non-union, non-executive, white-collar workers is in the 3% to 5% range? Some of the best raise results I’ve...
View ArticleTwo Salary Secrets for Flexible Job Applicants
You already understand the time and flexibility appeal of a part-time or telecommuting job. But pay is important, too, right? Here’s what you need to know to get both flexibility and a fair—or even...
View ArticleCase Study: Timing a Raise Request and Maternity Leave by a New Employee
Megan*, 33, is the head librarian and media coordinator for a large private prep school on the west coast. She’s a relatively new employee, having started 11 months ago. And she’s due to have her...
View ArticleWarning: COLA is NOT a Raise (And How You Can Get More)
Dear Pat: I understand that you contend that COLA is not a raise. Last year, my co-workers and I got a 2% COLA increase in pay. So what do you mean? Perplexed in Pittsburgh Dear Perplexed: I understand...
View ArticleIs Pay Raise Advice for Women Worthless?
The buzz and backlash have abated, but in my mind, the response to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s misguided pay raise advice for women needs added attention. Countering Mr. Nadella’s interview reply...
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