Sample Letter for Refusal of Employee Request for Early Raise
Subject: Denial of Early Raise Request — [Employee Name] [Date] [Employee Name] [Employee's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Dear [Employee Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I wanted to acknowledge and appreciate your hard work, dedication, and contribution to the success of our organization. As an esteemed member of our team, I understand your desire to explore opportunities for career growth, including an increase in compensation. However, after careful consideration and review of your recent request for an early raise, I regret to inform you that we are unable to grant your request at this time. Let us carefully examine the factors that have contributed to this decision so that transparency and understanding can prevail. 1. Established Performance Evaluation Period: Our organization follows a set performance evaluation cycle, which includes assessments of employee performance and determination of promotions and salary adjustments. Our next evaluation period is scheduled for [Month] [Year]. This is when your performance will be comprehensively assessed according to our evaluation criteria. 2. Financial Considerations: As you may be aware, determining salary adjustments requires careful review of our organization's financial capabilities, budget constraints, and market trends. At present, we have evaluated our budgetary position and, unfortunately, we are unable to make any changes to our compensation structure outside the set evaluation schedule. 3. Equality and Fairness: It is essential to ensure a fair and equal work environment for all employees. Deviating from the established evaluation periods may create disparities among team members, potentially leading to decreased morale and a sense of unfairness within the workforce. Therefore, it is crucial that we adhere to the predetermined evaluation schedule and considerations. Although we cannot fulfill your request for an early raise, it is important to remember that our organization highly values your efforts and will continue to recognize your contributions in various other ways. We encourage you to engage in professional development opportunities, cultivate new skills, and demonstrate consistent growth in your role, all of which may influence our future evaluation decisions. Furthermore, I assure you that your request has been noted, and we will take it into account during the next evaluation period. Please continue your exceptional work as you have been doing, and rest assured that your performance and dedication do not go unnoticed. I appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter. If you have any concerns or would like to discuss this further, please feel free to schedule a meeting with your immediate supervisor or the HR department. Thank you once again for your commitment to our organization. We look forward to your continued success. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Position/Title] [Company Name] [Company Address] [City, State, ZIP]
Subject: Denial of Early Raise Request — [Employee Name] [Date] [Employee Name] [Employee's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Dear [Employee Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I wanted to acknowledge and appreciate your hard work, dedication, and contribution to the success of our organization. As an esteemed member of our team, I understand your desire to explore opportunities for career growth, including an increase in compensation. However, after careful consideration and review of your recent request for an early raise, I regret to inform you that we are unable to grant your request at this time. Let us carefully examine the factors that have contributed to this decision so that transparency and understanding can prevail. 1. Established Performance Evaluation Period: Our organization follows a set performance evaluation cycle, which includes assessments of employee performance and determination of promotions and salary adjustments. Our next evaluation period is scheduled for [Month] [Year]. This is when your performance will be comprehensively assessed according to our evaluation criteria. 2. Financial Considerations: As you may be aware, determining salary adjustments requires careful review of our organization's financial capabilities, budget constraints, and market trends. At present, we have evaluated our budgetary position and, unfortunately, we are unable to make any changes to our compensation structure outside the set evaluation schedule. 3. Equality and Fairness: It is essential to ensure a fair and equal work environment for all employees. Deviating from the established evaluation periods may create disparities among team members, potentially leading to decreased morale and a sense of unfairness within the workforce. Therefore, it is crucial that we adhere to the predetermined evaluation schedule and considerations. Although we cannot fulfill your request for an early raise, it is important to remember that our organization highly values your efforts and will continue to recognize your contributions in various other ways. We encourage you to engage in professional development opportunities, cultivate new skills, and demonstrate consistent growth in your role, all of which may influence our future evaluation decisions. Furthermore, I assure you that your request has been noted, and we will take it into account during the next evaluation period. Please continue your exceptional work as you have been doing, and rest assured that your performance and dedication do not go unnoticed. I appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter. If you have any concerns or would like to discuss this further, please feel free to schedule a meeting with your immediate supervisor or the HR department. Thank you once again for your commitment to our organization. We look forward to your continued success. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Position/Title] [Company Name] [Company Address] [City, State, ZIP]