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  <title>Pay reviews in 2026 – balancing budgetary pressures and employee expectations</title>
  <description>With early pay awards showing signs of growth, Sheila Attwood joins the podcast to dig into what the data tells us about pay award plans for the year ahead, and how employers can navigate the growing tension between affordability and employee expectations. Related resources  Pay trends March 2026: Pay awards edge up in early 2026 but outlook remains cautious  Pay award forecasts for 2026  On your radar - Employment Rights Act 2025 hub </description>
  <author_name>The Brightmine Podcast (UK)</author_name>
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