@article{article_1756653, title={EVALUATING THE WAGE POLICIES IN TÜRKİYE}, journal={Pamukkale Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi}, pages={47–64}, year={2025}, DOI={10.30794/pausbed.1756653}, author={Arısoy, Burcu}, keywords={Human resource management, Labour market, Wage}, abstract={Undoubtedly, economic uncertainties in global labor markets affect companies’ wage policies. The aim of the study is to evaluate the current status of wage policies, a key factor in the Turkish labor market, and to make predictions about the future of wage policies. Qualitative research was employed in the study. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. Unit of analysis consisted of 20 private sector employees working as human resources specialists or managers. Content analysis was used to analyze the data. Inflation, economic data, and minimum wage changes were found to be influential concerning private sector wage policies in the Turkish labor market. It can be argued that fringe benefits are as effective as wages. Companies seeking to increase employee engagement may be advised to provide fringe benefits. A flexible working model can also be considered in the context of fringe benefits.}, number={71}, publisher={Pamukkale University}