2026 Salary Increase Planning Tips

As companies prepare salary budgets for 2026, many are balancing cost control with strategic investment in employee engagement. Low voluntary turnover and broader economic uncertainty are contributing to more conservative salary increase plans this year, while also creating opportunities to rethink total rewards and retain top talent.

Read the latest insights now to learn how organisations can approach compensation planning thoughtfully by focusing on:

• Aligning salary increases to talent priorities and market trends
• Investing in development and reskilling to boost engagement
• Addressing pay equity and total rewards holistically