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Negotiation

We know negotiating is tough and often unpleasant work. But it's also necessary if you want to be paid fairly, get a raise or snag that promotion. That's why we provide you with the most useful and pertinent materials regarding negotiation tips, tricks and techniques. Check out all of our experts, articles and even podcasts designed to help you help yourself when it's time to negotiate at work.

Negotiation Advice

  • Get Ahead Instead of Dreading Your Performance Review

    Most employees believe the performance review is a one-sided conversation. More than 50% of employees surveyed provided little to no input into their review process and many consider the review to be their bosses’ responsibility. For the … Read more...

  • How to Evaluate an Offer

    Just like an interview, a job offer can tell you a great deal about a potential employer. An offer can reveal how serious the employer is about the offer, how valuable you are to the company, and most importantly, whether you should make … Read more...

  • Get the Raise You Want

    Do you think you are underpaid for the work you do? Have you recently received a pay raise and been disappointed at the increase amount? Would you like to unload on your boss for undervaluing you? Before you lose your cool and say something … Read more...

  • Knowing What You’re Worth: 3 Keys to Determine Your Market Value

    You are an entrepreneur and your company is you. Your paycheck is the revenue generated from the services you provide your employer. Like any successful business, you want to maximize your revenues and retain the customer – in this case, … Read more...

  • 6 Tips to Successful Benefits Negotiation

    You just received that job offer and the salary isn’t exactly what you hoped for. But starting salaries depend on a number of factors including the size of the perspective employer and their current level of success, your professional … Read more...

  • Ace Your Next Review

    Exceeding your annual performance expectations may seem impossible. But, according to Nick Camelio, Vice President of Human Resources at Salary.com? that doesn’t have to be the case. The key to exceeding your performance expectations is to … Read more...

  • Six Steps to Set Yourself Up For a Raise

    Most employees don't know how to negotiate. Many feel they are underpaid for the work they do, yet they wait until their yearly performance review to begin salary negotiations. Where and when do you begin? Now is the time to convince your … Read more...

  • You vs Market: What To Do If You're in the Bottom Quartile

    If you have properly matched your job and your performance meets expectations, you should arrange a meeting with your boss to discuss your job responsibilities and salary. Work with your boss to find an appropriate benchmark job … Read more...

  • Is My On-Call Pay Competitive?

    There is no standard practice for on-call pay. Companies generally try to offer on-call pay that is competitive within their industry and local market. Before you speak to the VP of your department, talk to your HR department. Ask the head … Read more...

  • How Much Should It Cost to Lure Me Away?

    What percentage salary increase should I expect in taking the new job? In other words, once all other points are negotiated, what percentage increase should I expect in salary alone? Ten percent, 15, 20? Is there a norm for folks changing … Read more...