Research Article

EVALUATING THE WAGE POLICIES IN TÜRKİYE

Number: 71 November 3, 2025
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EVALUATING THE WAGE POLICIES IN TÜRKİYE

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.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Labor Economics

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

October 16, 2025

Publication Date

November 3, 2025

Submission Date

August 1, 2025

Acceptance Date

September 19, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Number: 71

APA
Arısoy, B. (2025). EVALUATING THE WAGE POLICIES IN TÜRKİYE. Pamukkale Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi, 71, 47-64. https://doi.org/10.30794/pausbed.1756653
AMA
1.Arısoy B. EVALUATING THE WAGE POLICIES IN TÜRKİYE. PAUSBED. 2025;(71):47-64. doi:10.30794/pausbed.1756653
Chicago
Arısoy, Burcu. 2025. “EVALUATING THE WAGE POLICIES IN TÜRKİYE”. Pamukkale Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi, nos. 71: 47-64. https://doi.org/10.30794/pausbed.1756653.
EndNote
Arısoy B (November 1, 2025) EVALUATING THE WAGE POLICIES IN TÜRKİYE. Pamukkale Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi 71 47–64.
IEEE
[1]B. Arısoy, “EVALUATING THE WAGE POLICIES IN TÜRKİYE”, PAUSBED, no. 71, pp. 47–64, Nov. 2025, doi: 10.30794/pausbed.1756653.
ISNAD
Arısoy, Burcu. “EVALUATING THE WAGE POLICIES IN TÜRKİYE”. Pamukkale Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi. 71 (November 1, 2025): 47-64. https://doi.org/10.30794/pausbed.1756653.
JAMA
1.Arısoy B. EVALUATING THE WAGE POLICIES IN TÜRKİYE. PAUSBED. 2025;:47–64.
MLA
Arısoy, Burcu. “EVALUATING THE WAGE POLICIES IN TÜRKİYE”. Pamukkale Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi, no. 71, Nov. 2025, pp. 47-64, doi:10.30794/pausbed.1756653.
Vancouver
1.Burcu Arısoy. EVALUATING THE WAGE POLICIES IN TÜRKİYE. PAUSBED. 2025 Nov. 1;(71):47-64. doi:10.30794/pausbed.1756653
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