Recruitment expert's tips to get a pay rise during cost of living crisis

A recruitment expert has revealed her advice for people looking to bring home a few extra pennies at the end of the month as the cost of living continues to rise.

Laurie Macpherson, who describes herself as a "career wing woman", says now is the perfect time to push for a better wage - which might help to ease the cost of living pressures over the coming months. According to Ms Macpherson, the market currently favours employees, meaning it's easier for workers to push for extra pay providing they back up their request with evidence and present their cases the right way.

Speaking to the Manchester Evening News , Ms Macpherson said: "A lot of people say 'oh there's nothing I can do' but actually most people who go to their employer with a bit of evidence and take the time to set up meetings are getting a raise because employers don't want to lose people.

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"Most people at the moment, if they pitch it right and can go to their employer with evidence, are getting a raise or extra benefits or more flexibility. You don't have to accept it as it is, there are option to make it more manageable and more stable if you have the courage to ask.

"It's just about helping people understand what they want, women in particular struggle to ask for money. This is not a 'just go and get more money', in this moment at this time most people in employed roles are in a position to earn more if you can, as now would be a good time to speak to your employer. If you can't, it's not about shaming, it's not about 'just get a better job', just what a fantastic opportunity we've got right now."

Career coaches, as they're often called,