Didn’t Get the Raise or Promotion You Were Expecting? 7 Steps You Should Take

Didn’t Get the Raise or Promotion You Were Expecting? 7 Steps You Should Take

January 28th, 2025

Didn’t get the raise or promotion you thought you’d be getting from your employer? It happens. Market conditions, the economy, company performance, and organizational strategies change. Sometimes this means employees don’t get what they expected….

6 Ways to Justify a Higher Salary in a Negotiation

6 Ways to Justify a Higher Salary in a Negotiation

October 29th, 2024

We all want to make more money. Employers want to feel valued and they are getting paid fairly for their work. But wanting more money and being able to justify a higher salary are different…

How to Respond to a Low Salary Increase – 8 Recruiter Approved Steps

How to Respond to a Low Salary Increase – 8 Recruiter Approved Steps

September 10th, 2024

Our Toronto recruiters talk about salary quite a bit with employers and candidates, mostly in the context of salary negotiation. Many candidates are comfortable with the idea of negotiating their salary when they start a…

Should You Offer a Promotion Without a Pay Raise?

Should You Offer a Promotion Without a Pay Raise?

July 9th, 2024

Getting a promotion should be a great moment for employees. But what if it was only a promotion? No raise to go along with it. For many, this kind of sours the moment.  Promotions and…

Are In-Office Workers More Likely to Receive Raises & Promotions?

Are In-Office Workers More Likely to Receive Raises & Promotions?

March 21st, 2024

Have you returned to the office or do you still work from home? This decision could affect your career moving forward. There are certain trade-offs to be expected when you choose to work remotely. One…

Salary Expectations Are Sky High Due to Inflation and Salary Transparency. Are Employers Keeping Up?

Salary Expectations Are Sky High Due to Inflation and Salary Transparency. Are Employers Keeping Up?

September 28th, 2023

Employees want to be paid more money. Inflation has been an issue for everyone over the past few years and the push for greater salary transparency is seeking to close the pay gap for women…

Looking for a Pay Raise? Why You May Need to Switch Jobs to Get It

Looking for a Pay Raise? Why You May Need to Switch Jobs to Get It

September 20th, 2022

The cost of living is on the rise. We’ve all seen the stories about inflation, and we’ve seen it reflected in the cost of goods. Real estate, gas, groceries, and many other things are more…

Are You Underpaid? Here are 5 Signs It’s Time to Ask for a Raise

Are You Underpaid? Here are 5 Signs It’s Time to Ask for a Raise

February 4th, 2021

There is no shortage of people who feel underpaid. There are also just as many people who want to ask for a raise. Are you one of them? Knowing when is the right time to…

Money Talks! More Than Half of Canadians Asking for Raise in 2018

Money Talks! More Than Half of Canadians Asking for Raise in 2018

March 9th, 2018

By Randy Quarin, Co-Founder & Emerging Technology Recruiter Money is a sensitive topic for employees and employers. Many people feel undervalued and underpaid. Lots of companies feel like they overpay for some employees. But money…

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