Companies are racing to build smarter AI models and superintelligence capabilities, and the demand for AI talent is exploding. Currently demand for qualified candidates to fill these AI talent roles outnumbers the supply. So, how can you be sure to secure the AI talent you need to stay competitive? Read along as Crystyl Swanson, a Principle at Mercer with 20 years of experience, walks you through the who, the what and the why of recruiting for AI jobs.

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Salary benchmarking only gets easier with each passing year, assuming you’re a repeat participant in the same compensation surveys. Do you know why? Here you’ll find out everything you need to know about repeat participation and why it’s such a valuable asset for your organization.

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Have you heard the term “new collar”? Read along as we dive into the newest workforce trend focusing on skills development and on-the-job training over traditional markers like 4 year degrees. We’ll cover what jobs are new collar, who's filling these positions and why all this should matters to your organization.

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You might be wondering how to determine the outplacement services and the duration that should be provided in today’s market. Here are seven outplacement services you should offer to departing employees.

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Have you been hearing the words workforce transformation repeatedly recently? Has your organization been trying to reduce skill gaps, improve retention and position the company to capture new opportunities? If the answer to any of these is yes, then follow along as we dive into what workforce transformation is and how it can help you be prepared.

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AI, total rewards and employee engagement are at the top of our list for areas to prioritize in 2026. As you begin or finalize your plans for the new year make sure you are covering these top 5 HR priorities to help support your people and your business in a meaningful way.

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Recruiting and hiring Gen Z might mean taking a fresh approach when it comes to total rewards. In Mercer’s US New Graduate Pay and Gen Z Compensation report we reveal what other employers are doing to attract and retain recent graduates, interns and co-op participants and specifically gen z.

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In October, about a thousand organizations responded to questions about annual increase budgets, promotions, salary structure adjustments and a variety of ‘hot topics’ including how companies are adjusting to AI. Let’s look at what did these companies have to say.

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