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Think youre being paid lessmoneycompared to your colleagues?
Before any conversation, gather concrete evidence about pay discrepancies.
Have the Colleague Conversation
When approaching coworkers about salary info, keep it confidential and professional.
Build Your Case
Create a clear comparison showing your value.
Ng shared this winning approach from a successful negotiation: I made this table comparing my peers.
Set the Right Tone
Its not confrontational, Salemi explained.
Its calm and confident.
Start by expressing enthusiasm for your role and team before presenting your research about pay disparities.
Be Direct But Diplomatic
Frame it as a partnership.
Would that be possible?
This approach keeps the conversation collaborative rather than confrontational.
Work for them instead.
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