Merit increases can help boost productivity and retain valuable employees, but you need to know the benefits and pitfalls of the policy.

Your raise might look a little nutty in 2026. According to new research, 44% of companies plan on or are considering using “peanut butter”-style increases, choosing to spread pay increases evenly ...

Everyone wants a pay raise, but what can you realistically expect to get heading into 2026? The short answer is, "it depends." However, if you're looking for clues, a great place to start is exploring ...

A merit increase is the primary means for an employee to grow their compensation while remaining in the same job. Merit adjustments are provided on an annual basis, subject to financial feasibility ...

Payscale finds that over 40% of companies are opting for across-the-board raises over merit increasesBase-pay increases have held steady at 3.5% ...