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How to Get a Raise in HR
Roberta Chinsky Matuson, Monster.com
March 01, 2008
Same Old Story
The squeaky wheel always gets the grease. If you’re sitting on the sidelines hoping that somewhere, somehow, someone will recognize you for the job you’ve done, you will be there for a long time.
Today’s managers work at warp speed. Things happen so quickly in the workplace that they are often onto the next project before the ink is dry on the current one. They barely have time to lift their heads, never mind thank employees for a job well done. They may want to reward you financially, but by the time this thought crosses their mind, weeks, perhaps even months, have passed.
jmhrSept79
10 months ago
10 comments
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.
ashantilimar
12 months ago
2 comments
You are so right. I see people getting approved for raises everyday stating that they have found other jobs and so forth, but when I received my Masters Degree and now working on my PHR Certification that is still not enough to constitute an automatic raise for me. I am the HR Rep for my company and my boss SO CALLS love me but does not support more money for me. Go figure.
nrbbnb
about 1 year ago
2 comments
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.
rajmandial
about 1 year ago
6 comments
Really Nice
Thnkx
tpapahristos
about 1 year ago
142 comments
Great points! Thanks for sharing
Sheylla
about 1 year ago
4 comments
Great Info!!!
Tks...