We partnered with HR Dive to survey 150 senior HR and Finance leaders to uncover how the leaders of these two key business functions view compensation strategy, pay equity, and the ROI of their people spend.
The results reveal a leadership team that is highly familiar with compensation, yet deeply divided on its purpose.
"Compensation is increasingly viewed as a strategic function (96% agree), though its complexity is growing (73% agree)."
Inside the Report: Bridging the Gap
Our comprehensive analysis breaks down the data into core findings that every compensation professional should have in their toolkit. Some key insights the report covers:
- The Perspective Gap: We dive into differing views and also uncover moments of alignment between leaders of two starkly different departments.
- The Performance Link: 63% of respondents admit their strategy needs a stronger connection between pay and performance, but that need was felt more acutely by one side of respondents.
- The ROI Consensus: Explore why 47% of leaders cite ROI analysis as the most valuable information a compensation team can provide.
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Don't rely on guesswork to align your C-suite. Download the full Survey Report to see the results, key insights about what executives are looking for from their compensation programs, and actionable recommendations for your 2026 strategy.
