A new report says employers plan to hold off on pay raises next year. The benefits consulting firm Willis Towers Watson found more and more employers are unwilling or unable to boost their fixed costs ...

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The average U.S. worker gets a 3% raise each year, but just because pay increases are a common practice doesn't mean you can actually count on getting one. If you're itching for a raise that's yet to ...

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Talking about money is hard, and asking your boss for more of it can be even harder. But once you have taken the time to research your market value and mull over your compensation goals, you're likely ...

Negotiating a salary increase can be a daunting task, but with the right approach, it can lead to rewarding outcomes. The first step is identifying the optimal timing for your request. Consider ...

Barbara Corcoran founded the real estate brokerage The Corcoran Group and sold it in 2001 for an estimated $70 million. Corcoran said that anyone asking for a raise should prepare well and name a ...

Negotiating your salary can feel daunting, but understanding the psychology behind it can transform your approach and improve your chances of success. From decoding employer mindsets to identifying ...

Layoffs, inflation, a recession on the horizon — no matter what industry you work in, it seems like tough economic times are ahead. Explore HBR HBR Store About HBR ...

The dilemma: You believe you are due for a salary increase, but the economy is sluggish, or at best, in "recovery." It may not seem the ideal time to approach your superiors about a raise, but with ...

Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed various community and nonprofit organizations. She has conducted in-depth research on social and economic issues ...