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title: "This Is the ‘Single Strongest Predictor’ That You’re Getting a Raise, According to Research"
description: "One factor stands out as a predictor of a wage increase; researchers call it “the broccoli of work.”"
author: "Sherin Shibu"
section: vetrepreneurs
published: 2026-10-06T13:31:47.309978+00:00
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publisher: "Valor & Ventures Media"
source: "Entrepreneur"
source_url: https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/the-single-strongest-predictor-that-youre-getting-a-raise-research
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# This Is the ‘Single Strongest Predictor’ That You’re Getting a Raise, According to Research

*One factor stands out as a predictor of a wage increase; researchers call it “the broccoli of work.”*

## Article

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Sherin Shibu · Entrepreneur · Photo: Getty Images

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Originally published by Entrepreneur: https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/the-single-strongest-predictor-that-youre-getting-a-raise-research