Questions to ask yourself before asking for a pay rise in 2021.
A pay rise is likely to be a struggle, especially in the tailwinds of a pandemic and a global downturn.
But recruiters, executives and those in the C-suite recognise the need to have the right talent to come through the other side.
Here InFinance looks at some of the strategies to ask the difficult questions without sounding entitled or greedy.
As one business founder says: “In most cases, your boss will be ready, willing to hear you out and probably appreciate you being open and direct.”
Creditworld CEO Roland Bleyer says it pays to do your research - and make sure you ask the right questions of yourself, which include:-
1. How much do you want - and is it reasonable?
“Be prepared to negotiate, and be sure that the wage you’re asking for is reasonable for your company and the position you hold,” he added.
Asking colleagues how much they…