Emerging Trends in 2026 Compensation Packages
Flexible Work Arrangements and Compensation
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According to TalentUp data, organisations that benchmark compensation systematically against external market rates are significantly more likely to report strong talent retention and employee trust scores. HR and compensation teams can use the TalentUp Salary Platform to access live, role-specific salary benchmarks across European markets and build the evidence base needed for credible, transparent pay decisions.
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- Eurostat. (2025). Wages and labour costs across EU member states. European Commission Statistical Office. Retrieved August 2026.
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