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Pay trends 2026 | September Report

Median basic pay awards dipped to 3% in the three months to August, as employers continue to balance …
Press releases

Women still short-changed by £2,380 a year in bonus pay

Brightmine data reveals the bonus divide is narrowing, but persistent inequalities persist in how workplace rewards are distributed.
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Survey analysis and benchmarking data: The complete list

A complete index of survey analysis and benchmarking data, with links to HR Metrics survey results by year …
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How Coventry City Council strengthened confidence in pay equity reporting

Learn how Coventry City Council uses Brightmine Pay Equity Analytics to simplify reporting, deepen analysis, and support more …
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Helping managers handle difficult pay conversations with confidence

Employees want clear explanations on pay, progression and fairness, while pay transparency is increasing expectations of managers. This …
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Pay trends 2026 | August Report

Discover the latest UK pay trends for August 2026. Median pay awards remain broadly stable, although more than …
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How to tackle wage compression and protect pay fairness

As wage compression narrows the pay gaps between roles, organisations need a clear strategy. Explore practical approaches to …
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Salary trends for incumbent employees: June 2026

Are your salary review outcomes keeping pace with the market? Benchmark pay movements for more than 640,000 employees …
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UK pay awards in the first six months of 2026

Report The median pay award stands at 3.3% in the first six months of the year. But the …

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