Collection methodology
EMPLOYEES: The survey was conducted among a sample of 1,000 private-sector employees (excluding public-sector companies), representative of the private-sector workforce in metropolitan France. The representativeness of the sample was ensured using a quota method based on criteria such as gender, age, socio-professional category, and industry sector. The interviews were conducted via a self-administered online questionnaire from November 9 to 19, 2025.
COMPANIES: The survey was conducted among a sample of 468 executives, HR directors, HR managers, CFOs, and compensation managers at companies with 20 or more employees. The representativeness of the sample was ensured using the quota method, based on the criteria of industry sector, company size, and region where the company is located. The sample was stratified by company size to ensure sufficient data for each size category, and then adjusted to its actual weight during statistical analysis. The interviews were conducted: by telephone from December 9, 2025, to January 9, 2026, and via a self-administered online questionnaire using a unique survey link from December 16, 2025, to February 9, 2026.
