Already a Future Women? Sign in Equity Pay rises off the table? There are other ways to win at work How non-financial benefits can turn your employment contract from a transaction into a relationship. By Kate Kachor Published 31 January, 2026 Equity Pay rises off the table? There are other ways to win at work How non-financial benefits can turn your employment contract from a transaction into a relationship. By Kate Kachor Published 31 January, 2026 Previous article The cost of work for the chronically ill Next article The power of one Cost of living pressures aren’t only biting at home. Decreased consumer activity means many businesses and employer organisations are also cutting back. Some are publicly putting a pause on pay rises, while others are more subtly communicating that more money for staff salaries simply isn’t an option right now.But as an employee this doesn’t have to mean negotiations are over. You’ve hit the glass ceiling. And our paywall. Access member-only features by becoming a Red Member. Join the club Already a member? Sign in Equity Best Of FW Career The hidden cause of your career dissatisfaction By Dr Lidia Lae Leadership How to be a more confident communicator By Theresa Miller Leadership The most important question By Odessa Blain Career New report finds two in five women leave cyber security because of their gender By FW Money Stop waiting for the perfect moment. Start investing. By Melanie Dimmitt Leadership “That is not luck. That is culture.” By Melanie Dimmitt Career The art of asking questions By Romy Ash Leadership “This is something to celebrate.” By Melanie Dimmitt Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.
