Overview
Participation is simple, with just one survey for all four editions!
SMS publishes updates in March, June, September and December. Participants include over 740 unique organizations, typically at the subsidiary level of multinationals, many of whom are participating in multiple markets across the region. Results are published for 100+ markets Survey participants receive results for each country that they participate in for free!
To participate, simply create your unique user name and password so you can easily login at any time throughout the year to update your submission. During the formal participation period for each edition, you will receive an email requesting you to provide data for the applicable topics. You may also access the survey at any time and update your submission, but be sure to submit by the quarterly submission deadline to receive the complimentary results.
New in 2021!
New data points will be collected in 2021, including:
- Involuntary attrition rate data
- Mid-year voluntary attrition check-in
Pricing Options
As an SMS participant, you receive a complimentary report for each market for which you provide data.
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Survey Schedule
The 2021 survey.
Edition 1
Survey deadline: Friday, February 12, 2021
Report release: Late March
Topics covered:
- Salary increases for 2021
- Voluntary & involuntary attrition rates for 2020
- Hiring intentions for 2021
Edition 2
Survey deadline: Friday, May 7, 2021
Report release: Late June
Topics covered:
- Salary increases for 2021 and 2022
Edition 3
Survey deadline: Friday, August 6, 2021
Report release: Late September
Topics covered:
- Salary increases for 2021 and 2022
- Salary increases by performance level in 2021 and 2022
- Distribution of employees by performance level in 2021 and 2022
- Mid-year voluntary attrition for 2021
Edition 4
Survey deadline: Friday, October 29, 2021
Report release: Mid December
Topics covered:
- Salary Increases for 2022
- Percentage of employees promoted in 2021 and 2022
- Promotional salary increases for 2021 and 2022
Markets Covered
Country coverage may vary depending on the SMS edition.