Question

When and How to Ask for Higher Pay
A recent survey by researchers revealed that a surprising 18% of employees
never ask for a raise. The biggest reason? Fear of getting turned down, or
worse—being fired.
Even though it can be scary, negotiating pay is important. If you’ve been at
your job for more than a few years, it’s time to review your pay. First,
determine if it’s time to ask for a pay increase. Here are three important
reasons to ask for higher pay:
1. Inflation is higher than your pay increases. If your salary is not
outpacing inflation, you’re getting paid less.
2. You’ve helped the company without reward. Did you complete a
successful project? Have you brought in more sales than last year? If
you’re not being rewarded for your contributions, it’s time to ask for
more.
3. Your company is cutting back benefits. Has your company stopped
offering benefits like health insurance or discounts on parking? Fewer
benefits means less money in your pocket.
If you’ve answered “yes” to any of the above, it’s time to ask for a raise.
Here are our best tips for negotiating higher pay:
● Do your research. What are others with your position getting paid?
Do an online search to find the average pay for your position.
● Have an exact number. Ask for the exact number you want. If you
seem hesitant, you’re giving managers an opportunity to convince you
to settle.
● Go to Human Resources first. They are most knowledgeable on pay
and benefits.
It may be scary to ask for a raise, but it will be worth it.

Which best summarizes what this text is about?
A) rising health care costs
B) negotiating for a higher salary
C) when to leave a job
D) what Human Resources does

Answer 1

B) negotiating for a higher salary.

The passage explains when to ask for a raise and gives tips for negotiating higher pay.