But compensation decisions often “continue well beyond the annual merit cycle,” Marsh said.
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But compensation decisions often “continue well beyond the annual merit cycle,” Marsh said.
Published Sept. 3, 2026
People exchange money at the Nomad Tribe Store in Miami, Fla., on Nov. 27, 2018. Employers say the economy will continue to influence how they make compensation decisions, and nearly 6 in 10 said it will have at least a moderate impact.
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