Role Play #3

Scenario- Employee is unhappy with annual pay raise, approaches manager seeking a higher raise.

Employee- Kristina
Manager - Amie

Employee- I feel that the annual 4% raise is insufficient because I perform the duties of a manager.

Manager- I appreciate your hard work and recognize the additional work you've taken on. Type a letter outlining the additional tasks you've taken on and I will review it with Sr. Management for approval

Employee- Aren't you already aware of the additional work I've taken on and how much it has saved this organization not having to hire a new office manager? I just want acknowledgement.

Manager- I don't have the authority to give a raise higher than 6.5%. I believe I could get you as much as a 9% raise after your letter is reviewed by Sr. Management.

Employee- Given you've seen the results of the work I've done would you be willing to give me a 6.5% raise in the interim ?

Manager- If you provide the letter as requested I will give you the 6.5%. My hope is that after a review with Sr. Management we can change your title to manager and give you the raise you deserve, but I can't promise anything.

Employee- I think the 6.5% is a fair compromise until you can address the issue with Sr. Management. If I provide the letter this week can we schedule a meeting to discuss the interim raise? I would also like to have something in writing.

Manager- I understand I will do what I can. As soon as you provide the letter we will discuss the details.

I felt overall this was a fair compromise, however as a manager I think that during the review process these issues should have been addressed with Sr. Management and the appropriate pay increase should have been given at that time.

Thank you Amie for your time you were a great partner.