Asking for a pay rise in the time of Covid-19

Salary increase in the middle of a pandemic. [Courtesy]

As if asking for a raise is not intimidating enough, we now have to consider the effects of a global pandemic that has transformed our work places. We have more people working from home and an increasing cost of living. So, if you are feeling that you have taken on more responsibilities at work but you are uncomfortable asking for a raise in these times, you are not alone.

While getting additional monetary rewards for your job is not impossible during a pandemic, there are a few things to look into before you ask.