Years ago, I got fired over problems that arose regarding an employee’s raise. So I may care a little more about what you should say, and do, when an employee asks for a salary increase.
But you should care just as much because how you handle the raise request will immediately impact your employee’s motivation, performance and, ultimately, the success of your entire team. Let’s make sure the outcome is positive — even if you have to say “no.”We’ll break down the process into three stages:What to know before your employee asks for a raise
Let’s start with some basics. What a particular employee may
Your Employee Just Asked for a Raise. What’s Next?
It takes guts to approach the boss and ask for more money. Treat the request with respect, and follow these important steps before you blurt out a yes or no.
Aug 20, 2020 | by Jeff Haden |
