One of the worst pieces of advice I’ve heard told to job seekers, is to wait until the offer to discuss compensation. The rationale behind this being that if an employer is interested in you, they will be more open to negotiating. This is advice that has been widely accepted and continues to be promoted […]
Compensation is a big word with many parts to it. There’s your base salary, bonuses, vacation time, retirement, health and wellness benefits, perks like free parking, cell phone discounts and more. Typically, most cling to the base salary and for good reason. This is your paycheck. This is what you’ll be bringing home to pay […]
The art of negotiating effectively is a vital part of business, making it a critical part of your career. Your relationship with your employer is a business relationship after all. While you may have personal bonds with your boss, corporate partners, customers and colleagues, the foundation of those relationships is business and the moment this […]
#1 – You Need to Get Your Boss to Agree to the Idea of a Raise First I never suggest anyone go in and just ask for a raise. Why? It blind-sides the manager. You are a business-of-one who is selling it’s services to a customer (your employer). Announcing you want a raise is […]
We came across this article and thought it made some interesting points. What do you think? Do you agree with the points this article makes OR would you prefer higher compensation + more benefits? Let us know what YOU think! 8 Things Your Employees Need Most Forget about raises and better benefits. Those are important […]