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⭐ Leadership and staff alike should know that employees can always ask for a retention bonus — they don't have to wait for their employer to offer one. If an individual requests a retention bonus, schedule a one-on-one meeting to discuss their proposal and explore their options.
Be Prepared to Negotiate: Start by asking for a slightly higher amount than what you would be satisfied with, allowing room for negotiation. In this case, you would ask for a retention bonus of $10500. Ultimately, the amount you ask for should reflect your worth to the company and be aligned with industry standards.
You want the company leaders to believe that paying the bonus will be a fair deal in exchange for a devoted, valuable employee who will significantly increase the company's chance of success. Putting your request in writing can help ensure that you sound respectful and reasonable, not threatening.
Who can receive a retention bonus? Any employee is eligible for a retention bonus. Most often, companies only give retention bonuses to highly skilled employees that may be difficult to replace. Similarly, employees with specific company or project knowledge are more likely to receive a retention bonus.