A third of employers handed out ‘peanut butter raises’ this year—and underpaid staff are leaving
📍 Aftermath
After a third of employers handed out “peanut butter” raises in 2026, coverage in August 2026 indicated the practice is expected to contract in 2027, with fewer than one‑in‑three organizations planning to use it. Industry sources reported a shift toward merit‑based hikes and a modest 3.5% average pay increase, leaving the earlier concern about underpaid staff leaving without further resolution.
Epilogue added 39d ago, after coverage quieted.
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