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Organizations hold budgets flat while HR drives retention in 2026

by 07/14/2025

WTW released its Salary Budget Planning Report, which shows that U.S. employers are planning average salary increases of 3.5% next year, matching 2025’s actual figures. The restraint reflects cautious optimism—stable, but not expansive.

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