Mercer

American global human resource and related financial services consulting firm

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Majority of employers abandon equal raises in favor of performance-based pay
business May 9, 2026, 2:00 AM
Majority of employers abandon equal raises in favor of performance-based pay
  • According to a report by Mercer, only 4% of U.S. employers are providing equal raises.
  • Companies are increasingly adopting performance-based raises influenced by AI integration in workplaces.
  • This trend towards merit-based compensation indicates a significant shift in how employee contributions are valued.
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