UK workers 'fear requesting a pay rise', research suggests - Article Milton Keynes & Wellingborough : Crouchers

UK workers 'fear requesting a pay rise', research suggests

Research carried out by recruitment firm Reed has suggested that many UK workers find the thought of asking for a pay rise 'unsettling'.

09 May 2019

Research carried out by recruitment firm Reed has suggested that many UK workers find the thought of asking for a pay rise 'unsettling'.

According to Reed, the most common excuses for failing to request a pay rise include 'not knowing what to say'; 'not wanting to be seen as greedy'; being scared of asking the boss; and being worried about 'being turned down'.

Reed stated that employees should time their pay rise request correctly: if the business is experiencing financial hardship, a worker is more likely to be denied a pay rise.

The recruitment firm said that showing an understanding of the pressures facing the business will help to put an employee in 'good stead' when asking for a pay rise.

'The UK workforce deserves a pay rise,' said James Reed, Chairman of Reed Recruitment.

'There are clear signs that many workers are stopping themselves from asking for one. A lack of confidence and self-belief are clear reasons why individuals may not find the courage to ask, however if you think you deserve a pay rise, why not ask for one?

'Consider the ways you have gone above and beyond at work and use it as evidence to show employers you deserve one. If the answer is 'no', don't take it personally – use this as an opportunity to follow up and ask what more you need to do to earn one.'

acca

Home | Contact us | Site map | Accessibility | Disclaimer | Privacy | Help |

Crouchers Chartered Accountants, 1 Copperhouse Court, Caldecotte Business Park, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK7 8NL
Crouchers Chartered Accountants, Linden Building A, 8-9 Regents Park, Booth Drive, Wellingborough, Northants NN8 6GR
Crouchers Ltd | Registered Office : Milton Keynes address above | Co. No. : 08647307 | Registered in England
Crouchers Chartered Accountants is registered to carry out audit work in the UK by The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. Details of our registration can be viewed at www.auditregister.org.uk.

Send an email: hello@crouchers.co.uk

Crouchers Chartered Accountants - Accountants in Milton Keynes & Wellingborough

© 2024 Crouchers Chartered Accountants. All rights reserved. We use cookies on this website, you can find more information about cookies here.