You might only get a moderate pay rise this year. Here’s what to do about it

You might only get a moderate pay rise this year. Here’s what to do about it

New year, new pay rise… but don’t get too excited. While you might think your yearly incremental pay rise can only be a good thing, think again. That’s because, according to a new global report by consulting firm Korn Ferry, U.S. workers can expect only a very moderate increase in salary in 2026. In the latest Korn Ferry Total Rewards Pulse Survey, 44 percent of leaders said their organizations will provide increases to at least 95 percent of em…