Compensation expectations are shifting, candidate behaviour is evolving, and traditional hiring assumptions no longer hold in the same way they once did. In this environment, relying on outdated benchmarks or anecdotal insight is no longer sufficient.
That’s why our annual reports are designed to do more than simply present data. They combine real-time market intelligence with expert insight, drawn from our work advising clients and candidates across private capital, investment banking, and corporate leadership functions. Each report is built to help leaders make more informed decisions – whether that’s around compensation, workforce planning, or future talent strategy.
Our 2026 series reflects a year in which hiring confidence has returned selectively, but competition for high-quality talent has intensified. Across each report, we focus on where pressure points are emerging and what this means for employers looking to retain and attract critical skills.
The Investment Banking Compensation Report sheds light on how the latest bonus cycle has played out across firms, highlighting which platforms have strengthened their position – and where misalignment between pay, performance, and expectation is creating retention risk. In a market where top performers have more optionality, understanding these dynamics is essential.
The Strategy and Corporate Development Report draws on data we’ve been gathering since 2019 to track how this function continues to evolve. As businesses face longer planning cycles, more complex growth strategies, and greater scrutiny on capital allocation, we explore how sentiment, hiring priorities, and skill requirements are shifting – and what that means for teams building for the year ahead.
The Gen Z Hiring Trends Report takes a deep dive into the next generation of the workforce, examining how career preferences are changing across the entire employee lifecycle – from application and interview expectations to on-the-job engagement and progression. For organisations thinking long-term about talent sustainability, these insights are becoming increasingly critical.
These reports are designed to help leaders move from insight to action. They provide the context needed to benchmark accurately, anticipate talent risks, and adapt hiring strategies in line with market reality – not historic norms.
Whether you’re reviewing compensation structures, planning future hires or reassessing how you attract and engage emerging talent, these reports offer a data-led foundation for decision-making in an increasingly competitive landscape.
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