A Guide to Fair Compensation for Additional Roles in the Workplace

Have you ever been asked to take on a completely new and additional role at work, without additional compensation?

I talk with so many women this has happened to.

You're in a leadership role, absolutely killing it, moving the company forward.

You're a huge asset and you're driving the company's bottom line.

So naturally, the company wants to extend your influence, dedication, and your impact to other roles.

But I rarely hear about people taking on these double roles who are offered fair compensation for essentially being in charge of two whole areas.

And that's not right.

What can you do to ensure you're treated fairly and compensated for your work and your impact to the company?

✅ Do not agree to take on a new, additional role until compensation has been discussed and you've reached agreement.
✅ Articulate the workload increase and get clear parameters and goals in writing.
✅ Define where your current goals will fall when taking on the new, additional role.
✅ If possible, set start and end dates for the new responsibilities.
✅ Don't ask for less than you deserve. It's better to ask for more than you *think* you deserve; 99% of the leaders I talk with are undervaluing themselves.
✅ Prepare your resume and gather numbers and data you need to include should you decide you need to leave.

Don't let an employer tell you that you're not a team player or that you're letting them down if you don't accept more responsibility without a clear compensation plan in place.

If your value is so high that the company needs your expertise in additional roles, they can absolutely pay you for it.

Know your value! Understand your strengths and what you bring to the table.

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