Bosses reveal: 4 easy ways to get a raise!

Want to make a better impression on your boss so you can boost your chances of a promotion and raise? The latest research reveals how:

●1 Adopt a positive attitude!

When 2,175 hiring managers were asked in a recent survey which office behavior was most likely to hurt an employee’s chances of being promoted, having a negative or pessimistic attitude was number one! Why? Most companies want to promote people into senior positions who will foster a friendly, supportive workplace— and being positive and optimistic shows you can do this!

●2 Show up to work early!

Find you have less free time because you’re frequently staying late at work in the hopes that it will help you move up the ladder? Surprise! Your boss will be more likely to promote you if you show up early rather than stay late, according to a recent study in the Journal of Applied Psychology. Why? Managers perceive employees who are among the first to get to the office as more conscientious and hard-working, while leaving on time doesn’t have a major impact on how your performance is viewed!

●3 Keep your workspace clean—but not too clean!

Have lots of knickknacks, piles of papers and other clutter surrounding you in your work area? In a new survey, more than half of senior managers revealed they frown upon messy workspaces since it suggests that you’re disorganized! That said, be sure not to clear away everything from your desk—the same survey found that bosses may worry that you’re not doing enough work if your desk is absolutely spotless!

●4 Make your e-mails free of emojis!

Sure, smiley faces, thumbs up-signs and other emojis are a fun addition to Facebook posts or e-mails to friends— however, you may want to avoid them in work communications. A new survey of companies reveals that a whopping 79% of senior managers consider them unprofessional!

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