It's Friday! And this week's shout out goes to the Costco employees in Hoover, Alabama. I was there twice this week (light week 😉) and each time the employees I interacted with told me how much they loved working for Costco! Even though this week's career-makers focus on money, money does not buy happiness. That kind of engagement comes from a great culture, attentive people managers and hands-on leadership.
Of course, feeling like you are being rewarded for your contributions is important too. And this week, I shared some key tips on how to be in control and get paid more money.
Here are this week's top 3 career-makers:
1. Learn all the ways you are saying "no" (without saying no) to making more money
If you aren't an active player or participant in your compensation, I promise you - you are leaving money on the table. First, learn what you could or should be earning for your role, in your industry and for your level of performance. Second, make a list of what you want or need to continue at that company, doing what you do. Third, learn the rules of the company. Figure out how your company approaches compensation, who the players are and develop a strategy for talking to the right people to earn more money.
2. Find your "voice" to play the compensation game at work and earn more money
Sometimes, people don't actively play the compensation game at work because they don't know how. They also don't play because they think the only way to play is by being assertive or by doing things they aren't comfortable doing. Guess what?!! There are LOTS of ways to play the game. You just need to figure out who you are and leverage your strengths. The only way YOU can play AND win is by being you. Find your inner voice and leverage your powerhouse personality to earn more money.
3. Don't let a blitz (merger, acquisition or restructuring) at work pummel you. You can still be in control and use the situation to be compensated and recognized.
When a company mergers, is acquired or is restructured, it feels like your world just turned upside down. You may feel like you are at the mercy of your employer - that you need to work until they say so, do what they want or not work at all. But you have lots more power than you realize. For a successful workforce transition to take place, your company needs you. It needs you to keep working, maintain positive relationships with clients and even help with the transition. You can use that leverage to your advantage. Don't get blindsided. Use the situation to earn more money.
Enjoy your weekend! And Happy Mother's Day!
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