Performance Raises Make a Comeback, But Modesty is Still Key Recent data from Payscale shows that employers are moving away from across the board "peanut butter" raises in favor of more nuanced performance based pay increases in 2027.
This shift may surprise those who have grown accustomed to the idea that equal pay for all, regardless of individual performance, is the standard.
The move doesn't necessarily mean employers are abandoning their efforts to create a more equitable work environment.