Get to the root cause
The best way to find out why someone wants a raise is to ask them.
Questions that can help to uncover the issue.
- What's your least favourite part about your job?
- What's one thing we could do to improve how our team works?
- How do you experience your workload? Do you feel overworked or underworked?
Ensure that you are actively listening. Rephrase the message to confirm you understand it.
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