Worked Walkthrough: Explain a No-Raise Decision
Explain a no-raise decision using band position, performance evidence, market review, and a time-bound next step.
Imani asks for an off-cycle raise after six weeks of expanded work. The role band is current, she is above midpoint, and the scope evidence is not yet sustained. Request -> band facts -> evidence gap -> review trigger The common trap is saying, We cannot do off-cycle raises right now. That may be true, but it does not explain whether the request was fair, what evidence was missing, or when the answer could be revisited. Name the answer Say clearly that you are not approving an off-cycle raise today. Clear is kinder than cushioning the answer until it becomes…
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