You would only know who had the power to negotiate if you found out where the demand for skills was, sector-by-sector. AdvertisementYou can make your case for a pay rise by highlighting your unique skills and contributions to the organisation. Gather information about what is a reasonable pay rise and use this information to develop a strong rationale for your request. If your boss doesn't agree with your proposal, try to understand if something is holding him or her back. How will agreeing to your pay rise benefit them?

Source: New Zealand Herald June 24, 2017 01:52 UTC