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Korn Ferry's Global Total Rewards Pulse Survey

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You’ve built a total rewards strategy to help you find and keep top talent—but is it keeping pace with your peers and the wider market? 

Korn Ferry’s Global Total Rewards Pulse Survey gathers insights from organizations worldwide, offering the latest data on total rewards programs, benefits, and salary benchmarking.  

If you design, create, and update total rewards packages for your organization, this is an essential read. 

Our Latest Global Total Rewards Pulse Survey—the Results Are In

The results of our latest survey on Reward Strategy Trends, conducted in October 2025, are now available.

This edition reflects responses from nearly 8,000 organizations across 140+ countries, offering a unique window into how companies are responding to shifts in transparency, AI, skills, performance, and workforce expectations.

Reward Strategy

  • Only 24% of organizations clearly explain their reward programs’ purpose and design.
  • Emerging regulations mean 65% see pay transparency as a key driver of change in the next two years.
  • Skills-based and performance-based pay models are expected to gain traction over the next 3–5 years.
  • AI offers potential for transparency and pay equity, but HR readiness is limited and employees remain cautious.

Business Outlook

  • Most companies anticipate moderate growth in 2026, consistent with mid-2025 findings.
  • The majority of participants expect bonuses comparable to or above target this fiscal year.

Why Download This Survey?

  • Get clear benchmarks to guide your total rewards strategy.
  • See your peers' forecasts on 2026 salary increases.
  • Explore global trends to sharpen your rewards approach in a competitive market.

Equip yourself with fresh insights to strengthen your rewards strategy, engage top talent, and stay ahead of market shifts.


Download the Full Survey Results

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Previous Global Total Rewards Pulse Surveys and Forums

Check out Korn Ferry's previous surveys and forums to benchmark your total rewards benefits and cost-saving measures against past years.

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