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Compensation & Benefits Report: The Forces Shaping Workforce Decisions in 2027

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See where employers are containing costs and where they’re still investing to compete for talent

Every part of the total rewards mix is getting a closer look. With rising healthcare costs and tighter budgets to manage, leaders are directing spending more carefully, defining policies more clearly, and demanding stronger results from each program.

Sequoia’s Compensation & Benefits Report highlights some of the key strategies. Drawing on data from nearly 2,000 primarily-technology companies across 12 countries, collectively representing 120,000 employees, the report explores the trends shaping workforce decisions for 2027, including:

  • Hybrid work expectations and global benefits standards
  • Parental leave, wellbeing, and 401(k) match practices
  • Healthcare contributions and medical plan funding
  • Base pay targets and short-term incentive adoption

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