3/4 of education professionals haven’t had a pay rise in the last 12 months
New research conducted by CV-Library, the UK’s leading independent job board, reveals that three quarters (74.1%) of education professionals haven’t had a formal pay review meeting in the past year. This has resulted in just 20% of workers in the industry receiving a pay rise over the last 12 months, despite not being offered an annual pay review. In addition to this, the study, which surveyed over 1,200 UK professionals, found that over three quarters (77.8%) of workers in the industry believe they’re underpaid. Worse still, half (50%) think that their employer actively avoids the topic of pay altogether. Interestingly, the research exposed that education is one of the top five industries where professionals haven’t been offered a pay review meeting in the last 12 months: Catering (81.3%) Social care (79.4%) Retail (78%) Legal (75%) Education (74.1%) Lee Biggins, CEO and founder of CV-Library, comments: “Feeling like you’re underpaid and aren’t properly financially rewarded for your efforts can be demoralising. Pay is a huge motivator at work, so it is alarming to see so few education professionals have been offered a formal pay review meeting in the past year. “With uncertainty around Brexit and the likelihood of losing skilled EU education professionals, many organisations across the industry are concerned about their talent pipelines. So, if you believe you’re performing well in your role and have the right skills and qualifications, it’s definitely worth broaching the subject of a pay rise with your employer.” The study also reveals that nearly two thirds (64.8%) of educators find it awkward discussing their pay with their employer. But, of the 25.9% of industry professionals who were granted a pay review meeting, the majority (85.7%) received a pay rise. Biggins offers his five top tips for asking for a pay rise: Schedule in a meeting with your boss with the agenda set as a pay review Come prepared with examples and arguments of why you deserve it; organisation is key Be confident in your arguments but don’t appear arrogant; this can deter your employer Don’t be afraid to negotiate, it can’t hurt to try your luck meeting them half way Be prepared to be told ‘no’, you won’t always get a pay rise the first time you ask, but there are other aspects you can negotiate on, like holiday or workplace perks
Over half of education professionals don’t know how to ask for a pay rise
A study conducted by CV-Library, the UK’s leading independent job board, has discovered that over half of education professionals (56.3%) don’t know how to ask their employer for a pay rise. A further 51.1% revealed that they’ve never even negotiated on parts of a job offer. What’s more, the survey of 1,200 British professionals reveals that 56.1% of education professionals haven’t received a pay rise in the last 12-18 months. Of those who did, over a quarter (29.4%) received a minimal increase of up to 2%. Below, CV-Library reveals that education is one of the top ten sectors in the UK where Brits are least likely to negotiate on salary: Social Care (59.5%) Hospitality (58.3%) Catering (52.9%) Manufacturing (48.8%) Retail (47.1%) Education (43.8%) Automotive (42.9%) Property (42.1%) Engineering (40.5%) Distribution (37.85) Lee Biggins, founder and CEO of CV-Library, comments: “Our survey highlights that a natural fear around bringing up the subject of pay is holding many education professionals back in their careers. Being able to negotiate a pay rise will not only bring you financial reward, but the sense of achievement and increased morale in the workplace. “If you do feel nervous about discussing your pay with your boss, I’d advise doing your research before approaching them. Find out what other employers are offering for similar positions, or even what your own employer’s range is for new hires. Determining your worth is the first step towards knowing how to ask for a pay rise.” Education professionals are in a fantastic position for negotiating pay right now, with salaries for new jobs in education rising by 2.3% in February. This suggests that candidates who don’t know how to ask for a pay rise could be missing out on the chance to improve their job offer. Biggins continues: “In the current UK job market, it’s important to be aware of your worth. With Brexit imminent and unemployment being at its lowest in fifty years, businesses are desperate to not only attract top talent, but hold on to the employees that they’ve got. So, if you’re after a pay rise, now’s the time to start negotiations!”