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Many companies do not have a separate budget for market adjustments and rely on merit increases to remain competitive.  However, employee pay can quickly fall behind market if the merit budget is 3%, and the market is increasing at a greater rate.  When merit increases are not keeping step with the market, pay compression may result.  You may be faced with having to hire new employees at higher rates than current employees. 

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