Episode: Dismayed Draco: Curiosity Gone Wrong - How to Ask for a Raise

Link: https://thehrmediators.captivate.fm/episode/dismayed-draco-curiosity-gone-wrong-how-to-ask-for-a-raise

What this episode’s about:

In this episode, we hear from someone we've named, "Dismayed Draco," who accidentally found out he is the lowest-paid employee in his company. Helping Draco navigate his feelings of frustration and underappreciation, we provide a structured framework which we call "RAISES" to help Draco navigate the often nerve wracking process of asking for a raise. We look at this from the viewpoints of conflict resolution, HR, and psychology.

Why listen:

Learn how to ask for a raise!

Key takeaways

1. We recommend you don't "rage quit" your job without a financial plan
2. Asking for a raise is a key professional skill
3. We give you the RAISES framework to develop a strategic plan for how to move forward
4. Pay transparency laws are complex and there are HR considerations around this topic
5. Mindset matters - harness the power of cognitive behavioral therapy

Resources & further reading

• Pay transparency and productivity by Cédric Gutierrez, Tomasz Obloj, Todd Zenger :: SSRN
• Research: The Complicated Effects of Pay Transparency
• What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
• Pay Transparency Laws by State Interactive Map - GovDocs
• The story of SumAll
• Cost of Living Calculator | City and Salary Comparison Tool - NerdWallet
• Blind salary research tool - Second salary reference tool mentioned
• Glassdoor
• Interview Boss Podcast
• Jia Jiang: What I learned from 100 days of rejection

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About the show

Workplace conflict is inevitable, but with Karen & Kendra’s mix of HR savvy, mediation experience, psychology insights, and humor, you’ll learn to turn conflict into connection.

Credits & notes

Hosts: Karen Gleason & Kendra Beseler

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