Peanut Butter Raises Are Fading | Amarillo News

Peanut butter pay raises—those flat, everyone-get-same-boost bonuses—are fading fast. Once a hot 2026 trend, with 44% of employers using them, the number’s expected to drop to 32% in 2027 as companies shift back to performance-based rewards. With inflation cooling and general raises hovering around 3.5%, companies are realizing one-size-fits-all isn’t always fair—or effective. Plus, tax brackets may adjust again, potentially putting more cash in your pocket without a bigger paycheck. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/981bb3e2062a5a63