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Jun 2024
28m 30s

Money Box Live: How to Increase Your Pay

Bbc Radio 4
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Do you get as much as you give when it comes to your job?

We've had some important jobs numbers this week - with official data showing there are more vacancies than there were before covid but, the number is falling, while unemployment is rising. But alongside that, wages are going up too - by around 6%.

In this episode, we ask if you’re getting enough value out of your employer. We hear from listeners on how they asked their bosses for a pay rise, how they dealt with back pay and how they're making use of employee perks.

Felicity Hannah is joined by Amanda Arrowsmith, People and Transformation Director for the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, and James Reed, Chairman and CEO at Reed Recruitment.

Presenter: Felicity Hannah Producer: Amber Mehmood Editor: Sarah Rogers

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