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Asking for a raise? Here’s what a hostage negotiator would do Sarah Goff-Dupont

Even if you’re prepared to leave your job if you can’t improve your salary or terms of employment, don’t lose sight of the relationship with your manager. Read More

Productivity

Study: 72% of people that sleep this many hours a night secure raises CW Headley

A new study conducted by researchers over at HealthySleep set out to determine how many ambitions are achieved and abandoned as a direct consequence of sleep quality. Read More

Personal Finance

Not up for a raise? 9 things you should be asking for in your performance review instead Annamarie Houlis via Fairygodboss

Most employees go into performance reviews prepared to ask for raises, but there’s a lot of other benefits and perks you should be aware of. Read More

Advice

Negotiation expert on the one exercise you need to do to practice for asking for a raise Jennifer Fabiano

Ladders spoke with career and negotiation expert Alexandra Dickson on the low-stakes exercise to prepare you to ask for a raise. Read More

Personal Finance

How rich people do it: Tips for maximizing a raise Tricia Romano

There are many ways to protect your windfall, from micro-budgeting to maxing out your 401K: here are eleven tips to save when you get your big raise. Read More

How To

How to ask for a raise without being awkward Betches Lifestyle Staff

Unlike most of life’s uncomfortable conversations, you have control of this one, so don’t kiss your raise goodbye by being awkward and passive. Read More

How To

What to do when you’re offered a promotion without a raise Hilarey Wojtowicz

Whatever you do, know your worth at work. If you’re a high performer who’s been offered a promotion, then you also deserve a higher salary. Read More

How To

How to ask for a raise at work, plus a breakdown of the 5 Ws Jennifer Fabiano

Don’t be afraid to ask for a raise at work, but you also don’t want to be unprepared. Use these tips to nail the art of landing a raise at work. Read More

Advice

How to ask for a raise without coming off as entitled Ladders Contributor

As long as you’re well-prepared and you are willing to be flexible, there’s no shame or danger in asking for a raise. Read More

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