HRGuru

One way in which you can improve your compensation is by working towards a high level of your position, or a promotion.
>You can provide new ideas (with a plan on how to implement) for improving or streamlining processes, saving time and money.
>You can assist other team members with projects, getting to know other areas outside your own, and offer ideas to streamline department processes.
Always be sincere in your assistance and approach team members in a positive manner. Some will not want your assistance, but others will be willing to have their job made easier and more efficient.

>Another way to improve your position - when you have a problem or issue that needs the assistance of your boss, provide them with at least 2 ways you think it should be solved - they admire when you work at solving issues, and not just reporting them.
These are just some ideas on how to work towards a higher level of your position, or get a promotion and then your raise will follow.

Good info. Bad thing is when you are the right hand of the top Executive and he is constantly complaining about people asking for raises (and all the while approving them); it makes it difficult to approach the situation. The way I see it - your compensation is how much you are valued by the company and a reflection of that. I honestly thini that my boss believes I love my job so much and am so happy that I would never leave. I in the meantime wonder why I am an officer of the company; considered an Executive; and yet my pay is lower than many of the Professional non-manager positions.

Great points! Thanks for sharing