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How can unconscious biases affect salary conversations—and how do we avoid them?

Vicky Furlan

People Development Manager at Smallpdf

Vicky Furlan’s background in psychology underpins her strong belief that it’s the people who make the difference in business.

As People Development Manager at Smallpdf, it’s her mission to facilitate a culture where the company’s 150+ team members make conscious career choices and double down on their strengths.

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How can unconscious biases affect salary conversations—and how do we avoid them?

Vicky Furlan’s background in psychology underpins her strong belief that it’s the people who make the difference in business.

As People Development Manager at Smallpdf, it’s her mission to facilitate a culture where the company’s 150+ team members make conscious career choices and double down on their strengths.

More on this topic

How can unconscious biases affect salary conversations—and how do we avoid them?

How do you avoid being blindsided by salary conversations?

Someone’s expecting a raise, but they're not getting one: how do you break it to them?

A teammate asks why someone else got a raise, but they didn’t: how should you respond?

A teammate deserves a raise, but the company can’t afford it: what do you tell them?

A teammate asks for a raise, but you’re not sure: how should you respond?

How do you respond to a confident team member who keeps asking for a raise in every 1-to-1?

You get promoted, then realise someone you now manage gets paid more than you: how do you respond?

A direct report deserves a raise, but your boss isn’t sure: how do you make a case for them?

Someone strongly disagrees with your decision about their salary: how do you navigate this?

A teammate goes straight to HR with a salary issue instead of you: how should you respond?

Should a teammate’s personal financial situation be a factor in salary conversations?

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