Compensation planning is evolving—fast. With increased pressure on HR and rewards teams to align compensation with business goals, this report delivers timely, data-backed insights from industry peers to guide your strategy in 2025 and beyond. We surveyed 300 senior HR and Compensation professionals across SaaS and eCommerce companies to uncover how top organizations are adapting their cycles, tools, and budgets to a rapidly changing environment.

Whether you're leading your first merit cycle or scaling compensation processes across global teams, this report is your roadmap to strategic, informed, and efficient compensation planning.

Inside, you’ll discover:

• How compensation review cycles are evolving in frequency and scope

• Top obstacles HR teams face—and how leading companies overcome them

• Adoption trends for compensation software vs. spreadsheets and HRIS modules

• What budget changes are expected for 2025 (and who’s optimistic)

• The role of manager input and how high-performing teams structure their workflows

Download the report to see how your organization compares—and where you can go next.

Aeqium’s 2025 Compensation Planning Trends Report is your playbook for smarter, simpler, and more strategic comp reviews.