By Sarah Bregel September 01, 2023 Labor Day—the holiday celebrating the American worker—is just around the corner. But while employees may be happy about hot dogs, brewskis, and the federally mandated day off, chances are, they aren’t happy about their pay. According to a new poll of nearly 2,000 adults by the market research … Continue reading Labor Day poll: Here’s how long it’s been since the average worker has gotten a pay raise
By Shalene Gupta August 01, 2022 With inflation at a record high of 9.1%, employees are desperate for raises. Technically, this should be doable. Corporate profits are up 8.7% from the start of the year, and they’re projected to grow 10.6%, according to data from Bloomberg. But don’t hold your breath for a raise—that is, … Continue reading Here’s why you may not get a raise this year just because of inflation
By Rena Nigam February 11, 2022 Whether you’re planning to return to the workforce, switch industries or functions, pursue a leadership role, seek out more money, or find a job that better fits your lifestyle, this is your year. If asking for a raise or seeking out a higher-paying job has been on … Continue reading Now is the time ask for a pay raise. Here’s how to do it well
Alaina Brandenburger April 29, 2021 Entrepreneurs know that the most important part of starting a business is securing investors. You will likely pitch your business hundreds of times at networking events, meetings with banking professionals, speaking with venture capitalists, and talking to friends and family. Preparing your elevator speech upfront will help you tackle all … Continue reading How to Write an Elevator Pitch to Raise Money for Your Startup
Google Uses Search Home Page To Thank Medical Community, Raise Funds by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, March 30, 2020 Google is using its search engine home page to thank all doctors, nurses and medical workers for their service, as well as raise money for a COVID-19 fund. The message, which began serving up Monday … Continue reading Google Uses Search Home Page To Thank Medical Community, Raise Funds
Renzo Costarella — December 16, 2019 The advantages of a pay raise are pretty clear. More money is always a plus, a raise tends to put you in a higher leadership position, and you have more going for you when applying for new jobs. Despite your effort, and how much you might believe you deserve … Continue reading 11 Reasons You’re Not Getting a Pay Raise
Todd Kunsman — December 1, 2019 Follow @OhSoFreshMusic In your professional working career, one obstacle you may face is asking for a raise. And I say “obstacle” because many are uncomfortable, anxious, or are a bit afraid to ask for more money. Sure, you’ll probably get some recurring annual increase of 1-3% at your job, … Continue reading How to Get the Money You Deserve By Asking For a Raise
Arsalan Sajid — July 1, 2019 Follow @https://twitter.com/arsal_sajid — July 1, 2019 Seed money, also known as seed funding is the early stage of startup funding series. About 29% of startups fail due to their struggles in raising capital through funding. If you’re among the struggling few trying to understand how to raise seed money, … Continue reading How to Raise Seed Funding Your Startup
Andrej Kovacevic — June 7, 2019 Follow @andrejtl — June 7, 2019 Over the past few years, almost every developed economy has seen unemployment rates tumble to near-historic lows, and that’s creating no shortage of challenges for businesses trying to attract and retain the talent they need to thrive. For that reason, there has been … Continue reading How to Handle an Employee Raise Request in a Tight Labor Market
Liz Kislik — November 7, 2018 Follow @lizkislik — November 7, 2018 Maybe you’ve heard this saying: “The world is divided into people who know they are right.” That’s the entire saying — and you can see why! Whether it’s a kneejerk reaction or a data-gathering process that’s heavily subject to confirmation bias, most of … Continue reading How to Raise a Problem and Not Hurt Work Relationships
