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How to use the pay resources on Brightmine

Inflation statistics are often used as a reference point when reviewing pay, but they need to be interpreted carefully. This guide explains what inflation measures show, how they are calculated and how employers can use inflation data appropriately when setting and reviewing pay.

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By Sheila Attwood, Brightmine Senior Content Manager

Use Brightmine data to benchmark pay settlement levels; Understand the difference between basic pay awards and performance-related settlements; See how organisations are classified by industry; Keep up to date with the latest pay settlement trends with our monthly analysis of pay trends; Use Brightmine Compensation Planning reward data to benchmark the pay and benefits of staff against market rates.

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  • Pay settlement data
  • Collecting pay settlement data
  • Basic pay settlements
  • Performance-related pay settlements
  • Classifying organisations
    • Manufacturing and production
    • Private-sector services
    • Not-for-profit
    • Public services
  • Sample of organisations
  • Data analysis
  • Brightmine Compensation Planning reward data
  • Glossary of pay-related terms and definitions

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About the author

Sheila Attwood, Senior Content Manager, Data and HR Insights at Brightmine

Sheila Attwood
Senior Content Manager, Data and HR Insights, Brightmine

Sheila leads the team that is responsible for the data and market insights content on Brightmine, including the employer practice surveys, webinars and podcasts, and reward content.

Sheila holds a BA in geography. She has almost 30 years’ experience of working in a research and editorial capacity in a publishing environment, with a focus on the labour market, reward, industrial relations and HR practice.

Sheila is an expert on company pay awards and is regularly called upon to appear in the broadcast and print media to comment on the level of increase in pay rates.

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