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Seeking a pay raise in tough times

HR Digest

Times are tough, getting a raise can be tough too! You have already been performing well above your pace at a lower pay scale, and the market forces are offering much better compensation. When asking for a pay raise, focus on the real outcomes of your extra work rather than saying you have been pulling a 75-hour week.

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My coworker got a raise and I didn’t, how do I handle it?

HR Digest

It was a pay raise notification letter from our company. I wouldn’t have felt bad and demoralized if he was given a bonus in appreciation for a target met, but this coworker got a pay rise and I didn’t get – 4% increase. Is it appropriate to ask my boss why a coworker got a pay raise and I didn’t?

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When employees ask for a raise: 5 steps to a win-win outcome

Insperity

When an employee asks you for a pay raise, it’s easy to feel taken off guard. A compensation philosophy defines what’s important at your company when it comes to managing pay. By doing so, you can greatly reduce the likelihood you’ll be approached by your staff with raise requests (and avoid the disruptions).

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12 Rewards & Recognition Ideas in the Manufacturing Industry to Improve Engagement

Empuls

The manufacturing industry presents its own set of challenges when it comes to employee engagement and motivation.  Performance bonuses Performance-based bonuses provide a direct financial incentive for employees to meet or exceed their production targets. What types of rewards are commonly used in manufacturing?

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What are Total Rewards: Here’s A Holistic View

Empuls

Employee total rewards are a combination of benefits, compensation, and rewards that employees receive from their organizations, including wages and bonuses, rewards, performance recognition, workplace flexibility, career opportunities, etc. Variable pay. Supplementary pay. Only hard work pays off! Overtime wage.

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Is An Appreciation Message Really Enough To Keep Employees Happy?

Hppy

Having employee appreciation presented in front of peers motivates the employee and inspires others to work harder to also receive appreciation. Presenting appreciation publically doesn’t have to necessarily be an in-person affair nor does it have to disrupt the traditional workday. Scheduled pay raise or unscheduled cash bonuses.

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Top Employee Benefits & Compensation Ideas for a Diverse Workforce

Vantage Circle

Employees Prefer Benefits Over Pay Raise. Similarly, 89% of younger employees aged 18-34 and 84% employees aged 35-44 favor benefits to pay raises. Below listed are some employee benefits which employees feel are better than pay raises: Health Insurance. Bonuses through Time-Off. Performance Bonus.