Bespoke reward research
Targeted market evidence where established data does not provide the answer.
Established salary surveys and published sources do not always provide enough information for specialist roles, niche markets or unusual reward practices.
EBRS undertakes bespoke reward research to help organisations gather relevant evidence on pay levels, benefits, allowances and employment practices.
We identify suitable comparators, design proportionate research and interpret the findings alongside other available evidence.
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Robust reward data is scarce in many sectors and niche markets, so the only way to obtain reliable benchmarking data is to commission an independent survey that guarantees the confidentiality of participants.
We have considerable experience in designing and running surveys. Participants can quickly complete our no-nonsense questionnaires, either in Excel or through our secure online survey system.
We provide role descriptors that make it easy for participants to categorise their jobs, so that similar job types can be compared across organisations.
Survey returns are carefully analysed to make sure that the data is robust and then produce a detailed report that includes the pay data along with a full commentary to explain it.
Participants are more likely to share useful information when they are confident it will be handled appropriately.
Individual responses are treated confidentially and findings are normally reported in aggregate. We also review returns carefully to identify inconsistencies, incomplete information or differences in how questions have been interpreted.
Where sample sizes are limited, we explain the limitations clearly and avoid presenting the findings with false precision.
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For clients with specialised roles, we can blend salary survey data with insights from recruitment agencies in their sector.
This allows us to gather comprehensive and up-to-date information on market rates for their specific jobs. By sharing concise job summaries with the agencies, we collect consistent data that reflects our client’s roles.
We share the anonymised findings with participants, offering them valuable market intelligence as an incentive for their contribution.
This collaborative approach means we can assemble data on current market trends for our client’s roles, so they can make informed decisions on their pay rates.
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How high will pay rises be in the next pay round? What are other housing organisations planning?
Our free survey runs at the end of each year and helps housing associations plan for their pay review.
EBRS also runs an annual Pay Rise Survey for Housing, providing participating organisations with current evidence on planned pay awards.
Need market evidence that existing surveys cannot provide?
We would be happy to discuss the information you need, the likely comparator market and whether bespoke research would provide a proportionate solution.