Pre-Order and Participate in 2026 - Free Results for Participants
The full 2026 Policies, Practices and Merit Report (PDF format) is planned to be published in August 2026. This 100+ page report provides the most complete analysis of compensation and HR practices across industries.
The full report includes additional data and insights on:
Compensation Philosophy and Pay Practices
2026 and 2027 Salary Budgets and Projections
Salary Structure Adjustments
Short-Term Incentive Practices
Premium Pay and Non-Recurring Bonuses including Sign-On and Retention Awards
Long-Term Incentive Practices
Employee Stock Plans ESOP and ESPP
Remote Work Practices and Stipends
College and MBA Hiring Practices
Employee Turnover
Other Emerging Topics such as AI-related positions, paid holidays, training compensation, automatic pay increases
