You are about to listen to a BBC podcast and I'd like to tell you a bit about what goes into making one.

I'm Sadata Sese, an assistant commissioner of podcasts for BBC Sounds.

I pull a lot of levers to support a diverse range of podcasts on all sorts of subjects,

relationships, identity, comedy, even one that mixes poetry, music and inner city life.

So one day I'll be helping host develop their ideas, the next fact-checking, a feature,

and the next looking at how a podcast connects with its audience, and maybe that's you.

So if you like this podcast, check out some others on BBC Sounds.

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Hello and welcome to this Moneybox podcast. Have you ever got a pay rise? Have you tried and failed?

This is the podcast for you. We're going to be getting top tips on how to negotiate your pay.

Official figures show that wages have grown at the fastest rate in more than 20 years,

but the cost of living has been rising even faster, and there's a gap between public and

private sector pay. There are more strikes going on today, in fact. So if you feel like your

income needs a boost, and really,

who doesn't with prices rising more than 10% in a year, keep listening. With me today to answer

your questions are Helen Tupper, CEO of Amazing If, a career development company, Rada VAS, CEO and co-founder

of Flashpack, a travel company, and Ed Rossiter, founder and

CEO of Phoenix, a recruitment agency.

But let's go first to Harry, who's on the line.

Harry, you are in the middle of trying to get a salary increase.

How are you going about it?

Hi, there, Ruth.

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