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Actual increases were higher than predicted

April 12, 2022

This job market and the behavior of candidates and employees is challenging, to say the least. Add rising inflation to the mix and it’s no wonder your HR people are feeling stress like never before. With continued attrition and hiring challenges, coupled with rising inflation, how did employers adjust pay for 2022?

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Cost of living versus cost of labor

April 11, 2022

Now that many employees are working from home for the foreseeable future, organizations are considering the impact that flexibility has on what they need to pay. As employees look to relocate from the cities to lower cost of living areas, does that mean their pay should be adjusted accordingly? In this article, two of Mercer’s senior consultants talk about the continued importance of understanding cost of living and cost of labor when determining pay.

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Eight trends and challenges affecting healthcare today

March 14, 2022

As we begin to understand the long-term impact of the pandemic and current labor market, what priorities should hospital and healthcare system boards focus on to succeed in 2022 and beyond? Let’s look at eight emerging trends in healthcare commanding the attention of industry leaders today.

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Connecting with employees as they return to the office

March 02, 2022

Returning to an in-person office environment may be an anxiety-producing event for some of your workforce. As you make plans to return, remember to include on-going check-ins on the physical and mental well-being of your employees. Part of developing an effective employee listening strategy is actually communicating with your employees! Here are some guideline questions to help you get started.

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Long-term incentives, the basics

March 01, 2022

Looking to brush up on the basics of LTI? This article, written by one of Mercer’s Talent Consultants specializing in executive compensation, will take you through the pros and cons of different long-term incentive strategies.

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The secret behind Mercer data quality

February 04, 2022

A recent Mercer study found that 44% of HR professionals consider data quality and data reliability to be top reasons for choosing one human resource survey provider over another. With this in-depth overview of our quality processes, learn exactly how we compile and curate top-quality Mercer data for every single survey we publish.

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Survey Participation: Tips for Success

February 03, 2022

As participation in Compensation and Benefits surveys becomes more intuitive and therefore simpler, there are also ways to streamline the survey process for you and your company. Become a participation veteran with these simple tips.

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If it can happen at Starbucks...

February 02, 2022

With labor unions on the rise, it’s clear that businesses are seeing the power shift back to employees. Here are 4 steps you can take to avoid labor issues in this tight employment market.

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