It’s clear that salary plays a major part in many people’s dissatisfaction at work. Given the research by St James’s Place and Indeed revealed that women often sell themselves short compared to men in achieving their ‘ideal’ salary, it’s important to look at your current pay cheque and figure out whether you should be asking for more money.

The first step is figuring out what fair compensation would be, with Kennedy pointing to how salary calculators can be a great way to do this as your compensation should align with your “career level, education, experience and skill set”. If your research points to evidence you should be paid more, Kennedy recommends approaching your boss about this. “Prepare your reasons, rehearse your negotiation pitch and be flexible in your discussions,” he advises. “You might think of a salary as simply the number of pounds that your employer pays you each year, but a salary can also include many benefits aside from money. Your salary is a complete compensation package, so you can also negotiate for other perks and privileges, including the number of paid holiday days each year, extra payments through company stocks and shares or medical insurance, for example.”

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