Western Compensation & Benefits Consultants

06/02/2026

WCBC’s Salary Increase Forecast Survey is now open and we want your input. Participate here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JX8SK59

In under 15 minutes, you'll contribute to a nationwide snapshot of salary increase plans across Canada. Participants will receive the full report.

Want to learn more? Visit our website today: https://wcbc.ca/2027-salary-increase-forecast/
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05/26/2026

The Province is increasing B.C.’s minimum wage to $18.25 per hour effective June 1, 2026. The increase applies to the general minimum wage as well as several specialized wage categories across the province.

Read more about the update here: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026LBR0021-000581
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05/21/2026

WCBC’s Salary Increase Forecast Survey is coming soon! 📢

Complete the survey in just 10 minutes and receive:
✅ Exclusive early access to the full Salary Increase Report
✅ Breakdown by industry, region, and employee type
✅ Union vs. non-union salary trends
✅ Data to inform smarter compensation decisions for 2027

Don't miss your chance to participate!
Subscribe today and stay tuned: https://wcbc.ca/subscribe/
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04/16/2026

Are return-to-office mandates actually shifting employer practices?

Over the past year, return-to-office announcements from major employers, including Canada's largest banks and the Government of Canada, have generated significant attention. But are these high-profile decisions actually influencing what most employers are doing?

WCBC recently surveyed 312 Canadian organizations to better understand how remote and hybrid work is evolving in practice. Our latest blog outlines key insights from this research.

Read the highlights: https://wcbc.ca/research-project-hybrid-work/

04/08/2026

WCBC is proud to once again sponsor the CPHR BC & Yukon HR Conference & Expo.

As a long-time sponsor, we always value the opportunity to connect with HR professionals from across the region and contribute to conversations shaping today’s workplace.

For over 40 years, WCBC has provided independent, evidence-based advice on compensation and benefits; helping organizations design practical, well-governed programs that align with their business objectives and workforce needs.

If you’re attending the conference, we invite you to learn more about our work here: https://wcbc.ca/hrconf-2026/

03/31/2026

WCBC’s Salary Surveys are open for participation! These surveys support salary planning, hiring decisions, internal equity reviews, and budget planning throughout the year.

One survey. Multiple pay decisions.

Learn more & register to participate today: https://wcbc.ca/registration2026as/

03/26/2026

WCBC’s Salary Surveys have been updated for 2026. Coverage has expanded to more than 740 benchmark positions with roles and levels commonly found in Canadian organizations.

Registration is now open. Register by April 1 to access early-bird pricing, with flexibility to complete your survey later in the participation period.

Learn more & register today: https://wcbc.ca/registration2026as/

03/17/2026

WCBC's new research project explores how workplace policies are shifting, what's driving return-to-office decisions, and what's next for flexibility.

The catch? This research project closes on March 27th. Participate today to gain exclusive access to the results - don't miss out!

👉 Learn more & participate: https://wcbc.ca/research-project-hybrid-work/
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Contribute your insights to WCBC's Survey and gain a uniquely Canadian perspective on remote and hybrid work arrangements.

03/04/2026

Are employees being pulled back to the office?

Return-to-office mandates are making headlines, but what’s actually happening inside organizations day to day? Are companies doubling down on in-person work, sticking with hybrid, or finding a new balance?

We’re inviting organizations to participate in WCBC's new research project exploring how workplace policies are shifting, what’s driving return-to-office decisions, and what’s next for flexibility.

👉 Learn more & participate: https://wcbc.ca/research-project-hybrid-work/
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02/24/2026

WCBC’s Compensation Planning in a Soft Labour Market research project explores how organizations are adjusting pay strategies, salary increase budgets, hiring plans, and retention approaches.
✅ Participants receive the full results.
📩 Not a participant? Subscribe to take part in the next project.
🔎 In the meantime, the highlights are well worth a read.

Learn more: https://wcbc.ca/research-project-comp-planning/?utm_source=organic-linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=research-proj-results
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