Negotiating a raise requires preparation, confidence, and an understanding of both your value and the company’s position. Asking for a raise can feel like a daunting task, but when you’ve been ...

Only 13% of full-time employees requested a raise in 2023, but 66% of those who did received one, according to a May 2024 Federal Reserve survey. It goes to prove the old saying right: Ask, and you ...

When the economy feels volatile and companies are navigating change, many of us instinctively wait before initiating a raise conversation. But the truth is, uncertainty isn’t a signal to stay quiet—it ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sho Dewan is a career expert who covers work, top jobs, and business. Asking for a raise can be intimidating, even when you know ...

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President Trump has enacted a 1% pay raise for most federal civilian employees, effective in 2026. This decision follows an alternative pay plan proposed in August, which also suggested a 1% increase.