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Must know salary negotiation tips for NZ employers

Negotiating salary with candidates can be tricky. However, it’s important you get this right, so we've got some tips.

How to negotiate salary with a candidate

1. Be transparent from the get go

Salary negotiations are important in building positive emploee-employer relationships.

2. Have an established range

Establish a salary range based on thorough research.

3. Don’t start with a massive lowball

4. Keep things friendly and professional

There's no need for salary negotiations to be confrontational.

5. Have non-salary perks up your sleeve

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