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Access this handy guide to help compensation teams build a merit matrix for 2027 pay planning. Use the readiness checklist within to confirm your market data, salary range position, and performance ratings are current before assigning any percentages.
The guide also walks you through four steps to link performance and range position to increase guidelines, and includes a sample matrix you can adapt to your budget — flagging warning signs like outdated market data and spreadsheet-based tracking, and pointing to Payscale Paycycle for managing increases throughout the year.
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