The Total Rewards Leadership Priority Study examines the key forces shaping organizations’ Total Rewards strategies for 2026. Total Rewards leaders were asked to reflect on three core dimensions of their strategy:
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Impact Drivers: Which Total Rewards factors are expected to have the greatest impact on their organization in 2026
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Strategic Goals: The top goals guiding their Total Rewards agenda for the year ahead
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Desired Change: The single most important change they would make to their current Total Rewards strategy
Insights are analyzed across organizational attributes, financial performance, and business objectives to reveal how priorities and challenges differ by context.
To support action and application, you can download:
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A report highlighting key findings
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A short quiz designed to spark meaningful Total Rewards goal-setting conversations within your organization
