A PAY rise would be just the thing to ease pressures from the cost of living crisis.
Moneysavingexpert.com recently found in a poll that 38 per cent of its respondents had successfully asked for a raise.
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Here, Abby Robbins, who is founder of recruitment agency yellowbricks.co.uk, has advice on how to do the same . . .
ASK TO RECEIVE: It’s a good idea to get into the habit of asking your colleagues and managers for feedback. This will build your confidence and allow you to show others in the business how important you are to the company.
PREP AHEAD: Think about the words you will use and write down the reasons why paying you more could benefit the business. Think about the objections you might receive and write down counter arguments.
Take a pad and pen to the meeting and note down anything they say.
TIME IT RIGHT: The best time to ask is when you have recently completed a “high-impact task” or where you had praise. During a one-to-one or an appraisal is good, or you could ask for time to have a word privately.
FACE OFF: Getting some face-to-face time will have more impact, and you can see how you are being received.
If you choose to write an email, be clear about what you are asking for in the introduction.
Then add strong work-based examples about to why you deserve it.
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End it by stating you feel confident that your manager understands your position.
TRACK YOUR TASKS: Keep a diary or notes on your phone of those “above and beyond” moments where the business or the team was improved by your actions. You will be surprised how quickly you forget these “wow” moments.
HAVE A PLAN: If it is a flat no, then ask your manager to explain why. Remain calm and don’t leave the conversation without having an action plan: What will need to happen for you to get the pay rise? Get your manager to set practical objectives to help.
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