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# 27 July 2026

# Blog posts

* Fresh blog content 📚

Newly up on our blog, [Merit Increase Meaning: What It Is, How to Calculate It, and Why Most Companies Get It Wrong](https://karmabot.chat/blog/merit-increase/). A clear breakdown of what a merit increase actually means, how to calculate one, and the common mistakes companies make when handing them out.