Home > Resources > Total rewards > Pay trends > How to use the pay resources on Brightmine
Two individuals standing close together, looking at a laptop screen in a shared workspace.

How to use the pay resources on Brightmine

Learn how to interpret inflation figures correctly and use them appropriately when reviewing employee pay and reward strategies.

|

Read time:

1–2 minutes

Written by:

Share

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.

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.

Sign up today to get:

  • Pay resources on Brightmine
  • 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

Want to see more?

For full access to How to use the pay resources on Brightmine, sign up to a HR and Compliance Centre subscription today.

Share


Sheila Attwood

Written by:


Navigate HR complexity with confidence

With Brightmine, you can build powerful people strategies, implement best practices and set your organisation up for a brighter future.

Learn how our tools, resources and automation can empower you and your team.

You may also be interested in…

Whitepapers

Job architecture: A clear framework for roles, levels and progression

Brightmine job architecture gives you a clear, structured view of the roles in your organisation and how they …

Guides – How to

How to use a salary survey

Salary surveys help employers benchmark pay, assess market competitiveness and make informed reward decisions. This guide explains what …

Reports

2026 Executive remuneration

Stay competitive with the 2026 Executive Remuneration Report. Access data-driven benchmarks and trends shaping executive compensation.

Topics on this page


About the author

Senior Content Manager, Data and HR Insights

Areas of expertise:

Labour market, Rewards, Industrial relations, HR practice, HR data, HR market insights, Salary benchmarking, Pay trends

Sign up to receive expert HR insights from Brightmine

    LNRS Data Services Limited and its affiliates may contact you about relevant solutions, services, events and industry insights. You can opt-out via the unsubscribe link in the communications that you receive or by contacting us.