How to Negotiate a Pay Raise After Maternity Leave and Taking on Additional Responsibilities
My client is about to return to work after maternity leave.
As the primary breadwinner, she is eager to secure a pay raise but is unsure about how to go about it because she's never advocated for herself in this way before.
Three of her colleagues have left the company, and no one's been hired to pick up the slack.
When she returns to work, she'll have more responsibilities for work that directly impacts company revenue but no extra help.
It's high time she asked for a raise.
Here's the gameplan I offered her:
Build a business case for the pay raise, not a personal one.
I advised her to estimate how much revenue her work generates, especially now that her responsibilities have increased.
With fewer people to do the work, the value she brings has naturally grown.
To invite the decision-maker to negotiate, she can say:
"Could we have a conversation about adjusting my salary to reflect the value I'm adding here?"
Implement this three-step plan for the negotiation conversation that gets decision-makers on your side.
In the meeting, she can
100% of my clients who use this framework get a yes to the last question.
She can then say, "I'm glad you agree. That's why I'd like to ask to have my salary adjusted so it reflects the value I bring."
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By building a strong, value-based case, my client can confidently ask for a salary increase that reflects her true contribution.
Plan ahead for the best time to negotiate.
The best time to implement this strategy wouldn't be right after she returns from maternity leave but after she has had some time to reestablish herself in her role.
This would allow her to:
Maternity leave isn't a setback; it's a testament to incredible personal power.
She created a new life, and now she's returning to work even stronger. Her career progression and compensation should continue on its path of growth, just as maternity leave should be a right, not a privilege.
With this mindset, she can confidently negotiate, knowing that she’s returning not just as the professional she was before, but as an even more valuable asset to her company.
Maternity leave has prepared her to step up and secure the compensation that truly reflects her contributions.
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and secure the raise and promotion you deserve?
If you're a mid-career professional woman looking to negotiate her career growth, I invite you to book a free consultation with me.
Together, we'll build a personalized negotiation strategy that highlights your value, boosts your confidence, and gets you the compensation you've earned.
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