article thumbnail

Dry promotions: Definition, considerations, and guidelines for employers

BMT Office Administration

Getting a promotion is an exciting event for employees. However, some of that excitement is probably due to the pay raise that they expect will come with the promotion. But sometimes employers offer promotions without an increase in pay, a growing phenomenon called dry promotions. What is a dry promotion?

article thumbnail

Hitting the salary cap

Practically Perfect PA

A few years ago I was working as a PA to a senior board director in an organisation full of project managers, engineers and specialist technicians. Everyone was placed in a salary band depending on their experience and their skills. My salary was good and I was happy with my lot. My salary was good and I was happy with my lot.

Salary 100
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How to Ask for More Money (and Get It)

Success

The scope of the project was far greater than 500 words and it took about two weeks to complete. I won’t say those factors have no influence, but they’re neither limitations nor absolutes in dictating your salary. Less than two years later, I was offered my first five-figure writing assignment. Not your experience, degree or employer.

article thumbnail

7 Lies Women Have Been Told at Work That Hold Them Back From Success—And the Truth They Need to Know Instead

Success

If you want to go for the promotion , take on a highly visible project or take on a growth opportunity that will expand your skill set. THE LIE #6 If you speak up or advocate for yourself, it will be seen as self-promoting. Authenticity and happiness lead to the best kind of success. I’m living proof of that.”

article thumbnail

Workplace Happiness Is at an All-Time High—But There’s Still Room for Improvement

Success

The main issues include: Sick-day policies Bonus plans Mental health benefit policies Communication channels Promotion policies These findings point to an ongoing gap in working mothers’ roles navigating work and family expectations , as well as potential inequities with pay and promotion that women have been fighting for centuries.

Policies 225
article thumbnail

Quiet Hiring: Admin Professional Trend

Bonnie Low-Krayman

What leaders and HR recruiters have discovered is that many of their current staff possess not-so-obvious talents and skills that can be leveraged for current projects. She offered a proposal for a revised onboarding plan to the HR team, including the fact that she would be the project leader with a revised salary to go along with the plan.

article thumbnail

5 Tips for Dealing with the Reality of Your Dream Job

Success

If you’re relying on your salary to pay your bills, analyze your situation honestly and plan ahead. Be prepared to spend all your spare time on your side project. This not only helps you, it also sets a good example for everyone else and promotes a kinder industry. Be specific when you ask for advice.

Clothes 299