Nearly half of PAs feel uneasy about going to the boss to request a pay rise, according to a new survey.

The survey, from office support recruiter Crone Corkill, showed that 43% felt uncomfortable at approaching their boss for a pay hike, while 31% of respondents said that they would sometimes be willing to approach their boss regarding the issue, dependant on his or her workload and stress levels. Around a fifth said that they do not need to ask because they are often rewarded for their hard work.
 
Tracy Durrant, managing director at Crone Corkill, said: “It is surprising that so many PAs said that they would not approach their boss considering they work so closely with them.

“However, many also said they would have to judge their boss’s workload first so they obviously know them well enough to know when is a good time, and when isn’t! Discussing workplace and employment issues is important and office support staff should see it as a vital element in building a strong working relationship, which employers will value.”