In a world where employees seek choices and flexibility, and with rising talent shortages, here are 20 things you can negotiate in a job offer - apart from salary.
Keep in mind that there’s more to negotiate in a job offer than just a base salary. And depending on the job, one or several of these options may be more valuable than a higher base salary – or an alternative if you’re not offered the salary you want:
Job title
Vacation allowance
Flexibility around working remotely
Sign-on bonus
Tuition reimbursement
Professional memberships
Commuting allowance
Work schedule
Earlier performance and salary review date
Guaranteed first-year bonus
Scope of the role
Reporting relationship
Guaranteed pay bump after six months or one year
Size and makeup of the team, for a management role
Business budget (marketing, expenses, training)
Employment contract terms (severance package upon dismissal other than for cause)
Equity
Bonus plan structure
Automatic/negotiated annual cost of living increase
Perks: health and life insurance, gym/wellness allowance, car allowance, profit sharing,
Know your worth and negotiate accordingly - good luck!