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A merit increase is a permanent raise based on performance. Learn how HR teams decide the amount and why two people with the same rating get different raises.

Defining categories of workers for the EU Pay Transparency Directive: how to choose wide or narrow cohorts you can defend, plus the tooling that helps.

The median UK hourly wage is £19.67 for full-time workers. See how pay varies by region, gender, and what counts as low or high pay.

Learn How To Communicate Compensation Decisions To Employees. Learn proven strategies on Figures' latest post. Elevate your workforce communication.

The median full-time UK salary is £39,039 (2025 ONS data). See average pay by age, region and industry – plus take-home pay after tax.

Figures vs beqom: which compensation platform fits your team? Compare scope, benchmarks, pay equity, EU directive tooling, setup and pricing.

A total reward statement summarises the full value of an employee's compensation package. Learn what it includes and why it drives retention.

Learn what OTE (on-target earnings) means, how on-target pay is calculated, and how to judge whether an OTE offer is realistic.

A salary increase letter process for HR professionals: the must-have elements, five real scenarios, a UK template to adapt, and the tools to scale it.

Directive européenne sur la transparence salariale en Grèce : statut de transposition, obligations des employeurs, échéances clés et nouveau système de rémunération obligatoire à partir de 2026.

Italy has transposed the EU Pay Transparency Directive into law, effective June 7, 2026. Here's what employers need to know about pay definitions, reporting rules, and compliance steps.

What is performance-related pay and how do you run it fairly? Types of PRP schemes, rating-to-pay mechanics, and implementation steps for HR teams.