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So, you want to ask for a pay rise. Here’s how to do it…


by Sinead Brady
22.08.22

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Negotiating a pay rise

The veil of secrecy around our finances, particularly in the context of salary negotiation, disproportionately impacts women in the workplace. It costs us every single day. To help counter this, we have compiled the ultimate list of how you can build your business case and secure your pay rise today.

How much do others make for doing the same job as you? Think about it for a moment – when was your last conversation about earnings, stock options or signing bonuses. We talk about everything else but somehow how much we earn, our salary or how much we charge for our professional services remains a taboo subject. Research tells us that a thick veil of secrecy surrounding our earnings descends once we hit the mid-way...