The 2026 ERC Policies & Practices Survey reports comprehensive insights into HR policies and employment practices from 1,412 organizations nationwide, including 55 from Northeast Ohio. ERC Members who participated in the survey receive a local and a national report at no cost. Not a member or didn’t participate? Complete the form below to learn how to purchase a copy of the reports.
Published: April 2026
Scope: National & Local
Coordinated by: HR Source
About the 2026 ERC Policies & Practices Survey Report
This report contains benchmark information on Pay Practices, Paid Time Off, Recruitment, Training and Development, Employee/Community Relations, Working Conditions, and more! The detailed results, covering 200 questions, are broken out by organizational size. Both a national report and local report (only Northeast Ohio employers) are included in the pricing below.
| Participant | ERC Member | Non-Member |
| Participant | Free | N/A |
| Non-Participant | $575 | $2,300 |
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Policies & Practices Surveyed in the 2026 Report
Organized alphabetically by category
Categories A–M
| Employee/Community Relations |
| Matching Contributions |
| Organization Sponsored Social or Recreational Activities |
| Service Awards |
| Miscellaneous Benefits |
| Adoption Benefits |
| Credit Union |
| Severance Policies |
| Termination Policy / Practice |
Categories N-P
| Paid Time Off |
| Bereavement Leave |
| Holidays |
| Jury Duty |
| Military Leave |
| Paid Time / Emergency Closing |
| Paid Time Off (PTO) Bank Plans |
| Parental Leave |
| Sick / Personal Day Plans |
| Volunteer Leave |
| Pay Practices |
| Incentive Systems |
| Pay Administration |
| Performance Appraisal |
| Premium Pay |
| Sign-on Bonus |
Categories R–Z
| Recruitment, Training And Development |
| Development Programs |
| Recruitment and Selection Practices |
| Student Loan Reimbursement |
| Tuition Reimbursement |
| Working Conditions |
| Absenteeism and Tardiness |
| Alternate Work Schedules |
| Business Equipment |
| Dress Code |
| Health, Wellness, and Safety Programs |
| Internet / Email Use |
| Leave of Absence |
| Meal and Break Periods |
| Moving and Relocation Expenses for Employees |
| Seniority Policy |
| Telecommuting |
| Travel Policy |
