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Podcast: People Are the Worst
Episode: “You Don’t Deserve a Raise This Year” and Other Conversations You Hate Having
Description: Whether you’re navigating performance reviews or holding the line on salary bands, talking about money in the workplace can get awkward fast.In this episode, we dive into the most nuanced, and avoid-at-all-costs conversations managers are often thrown into without a script. We walk through some real-world questions from leaders dealing with everything from disappointed team members to deserving-but-not-ready promotion seekers.You will gain our advice on:How to tell someone they’re not getting a raise with empathyThe order (and emotional load) of separating performance reviews from compensation What to do when a mi...