Research Project: Compensation Planning
Compensation Planning in a Soft Labour Market: Report Coming Soon
Thank you to all employers who contributed to our national research on compensation planning in a softer labour market. Data collection is now complete, and we are finalizing quality checks on the results. Highlights and insights from the project will be shared in February once the data has been reviewed. Full reports will be provided exclusively to participants.
About the research
This survey examined how Canadian employers are planning and managing compensation in a shifting economic and labour environment. It captured insights 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 provided timely, Canada-specific insights into how peer organizations are navigating compensation decisions in a softer labour market. Access to current practices helped inform salary planning, equity management, retention strategies, and leadership discussions about compensation direction.
The survey was intentionally focused and practical, allowing participants to contribute efficiently while helping produce meaningful, decision-ready results. Results from this research will be shared exclusively with participating organizations in February.
