3 Steps for Successful Salary Negotiations Though it's a hard conversation to have, these tips will help make sure both sides come out winners.

How do I negotiate salaries without my employees feeling stiffed?

Salary negotiations can be anxiety-filled on both sides -- but they shouldn't be, says Thomas Neubauer, a managing partner with The Gap Partnership, a firm that provides negotiation training and consulting services. It's all a matter of communication.

Listen to your employee's case.