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Think youre being paid lessmoneycompared to your colleagues?

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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.

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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.

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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?

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This approach keeps the conversation collaborative rather than confrontational.

Work for them instead.

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