Here’s How to Ask for a Raise in 2019 (and Get It)

If you’re wondering how to ask for a raise this year, here’s some blessed news: Statistically, you’ve never been more valuable.

The job market is spectacular, with unemployment at its lowest rate in nearly 50 years. Worker retention has also plummeted—voluntary quits rose more than 50% between 2012 and 2017, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics—and hiring managers are scrambling to hang on to top talent.