Here is a tip about getting raises at work: ask for them. Here’s another tip for growth while staying within the same company: ask for a new/higher level role. Managers are people, not all are mind readers, and in many instances, rightfully try to stay out of your private life and may not know what you presently want career-wise. Communication is key.
At our company we implement annual ‘performance reviews’, which are really 1-1 career path discussions where we try to align a person’s desired career trajectory along company objectives. I’ve found this to be a useful exercise in gaining a better understanding of where a person is in their life and career, especially with those who don’t like to volunteer information. This is also a good venue to keep salaries up with market wages.
> Here is a tip about getting raises at work: ask for them.
HR normally will say no, then you find another job and tell your manager that you are going to resign, manager talks to HR and HR gives you a small bump. Then you have to decide whether you stay or leave.
HR is not the place to ask for a raise. Your manager is. The manager will then make the case to upper management. HR is the place you go to ask questions about your benefits package, not career path.
At our company we implement annual ‘performance reviews’, which are really 1-1 career path discussions where we try to align a person’s desired career trajectory along company objectives. I’ve found this to be a useful exercise in gaining a better understanding of where a person is in their life and career, especially with those who don’t like to volunteer information. This is also a good venue to keep salaries up with market wages.