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Pay reviews in 2026 – balancing budgetary pressures and employee expectations

What do pay reviews look like in 2026? Explore key trends shaping reward decisions as employers balance cost and engagement.

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Is 2026 finally the year pay starts to move again – or are employers about to hit the brakes?

With early pay awards showing signs of growth, Sheila Attwood joins the podcast to dig into what the data tells us about pay award plans for the year ahead, and how employers can navigate the growing tension between affordability and employee expectations.

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Robert Shore, HR Market Insights Editor at Brightmine

Robert Shore
HR Markets Insights Editor, Brightmine

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

Sheila Attwood
Senior Content Manager, HR Data Insights, Brightmine

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