November brought good news and bad news for U.S. workers. The unemployment rate dipped, but wages remained stagnant. Pay increased just 1.8% in the past year, about half as much as inflation. That may be changing. "If you're one of the survivors, your employer doesn't want to lose you," says career coach Jack Chapman. Still, just demanding a raise probably won't work. Peter Bregman, an author and management consultant, recommends something counterintuitive: do less. If you're assigned 15 tasks, talk to your boss about focusing your energy on five. Then in six months, show your manager the tangible benefits you've provided...
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