I just received an interesting email from Salary.com:

Do you deserve more than a 3.7% raise?
Your increasing skills are worth more than the standard 3.7% cost of living increase.Be prepared for your next salary review by purchasing a Personal Salary Subscription today.

I received a 13.25% raise because of Salary.com information
- Satisfied Salary.com Customer

I have never encountered this approach, but I am intrigued by an employee showing up to a salary review with a detailed report. I don’t know how I would take that as a manager.

Another part of the email mentioned:

“Thanks for all your help. This is an amazing tool. It has helped me to prepare for my salary negotiation and has given me the confidence to negotiate for a 10% increase in pay.”
- Salary.com Customer

The 10% raise apparently did not lead to a “satisfied” Salary.com customer like the first quote. Nonetheless, you have to love the information available on the Internet.

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Posted By Derrick Moe | Compensation, Team Management | |