# How to Manage the Employee Who Says I Need a Raise

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Podcast: [The Manager's Hour with Fexingo: People Management, Team Building, and Leadership Skills](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-manager-s-hour-with-fexingo-people-management-team-building-and-leadership-skills-7871622)
Published: 2026-07-08T04:37:04+00:00
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## Resource

Episode 100 of The Manager's Hour tackles the conversation many managers dread most: the compensation conversation. Lucas and Luna break down a specific case study from a mid-sized Chicago marketing agency where a strong performer asked for a raise he wasn't due for. They walk through the preparation, the conversation itself, and the unexpected outcome. You'll get a concrete framework for separating performance from tenure, anchoring salary discussions to market data, and handling the emotional weight of the 'I need a raise' moment without overpromising or burning trust. #SalaryNegotiation #CompensationTalk #ManagerSkills #PeopleManagement #HardConversations #Leadership #EmployeeRetention #PerformanceReview #MarketData #FairPay #Raises #Business #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #TheManagersHour #Episode100 #LucasAndLuna #TeamBuilding Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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