The world of pay is shifting fast — and the old playbook isn’t keeping up. Our 2026 Pay Insights Report highlights the big signals emerging across NZ and Australia, from the impact of AI to changing hiring patterns, skills scarcity, and rising transparency expectations.
It’s a quick look at what’s shaping remuneration right now — and what HR and People leaders need to prepare for next.
What’s inside the report
A high-level view of the trends redefining:
How organisations benchmark and review pay
Where the market is tightening and where it’s softening
How AI, skills, and global mobility are influencing pay decisions
Why transparency and equity expectations are increasing
Short, clear signals. No fluff. Just the shifts that matter for 2026.
