Research Project: Compensation Planning
Compensation Planning in a Soft Labour Market: Participate by January 30
As labour market conditions ease and wage growth moderates, many Canadian employers are reassessing their approach to compensation planning. Salary increase budgets, internal equity, retention investments, and pay governance are all under closer scrutiny as organizations plan for 2026.
To explore how employers are responding, WCBC is launching a new national research survey: Compensation Planning in a Soft Labour Market: How Canadian Employers Are Adjusting Pay Strategies, Budgets & Retention Approaches.
About the research
This survey examines how Canadian employers are planning and managing compensation in a shifting economic and labour environment. It captures insight on key issues such as hiring sentiment, recent pay trends, salary increase budgets, internal equity pressures, retention-driven pay actions, and bonus outlooks.
The research is designed for HR and compensation leaders who are directly involved in salary planning, budgeting, and reward decisions.
Why employers are participating
The survey provides timely, Canada-specific insight into how peer organizations are navigating compensation decisions in a softer labour market. Access to current practices can help inform salary planning, equity management, retention strategies, and leadership discussions about compensation direction.
The survey is intentionally focused and practical, allowing participants to contribute efficiently while producing meaningful, decision-ready results.
Participants-only access to results
Results from this research will be shared exclusively with participating organizations.
