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Which pay structure is best for your organization?

May 27, 2026

There are many different structure designs and not all support the same sort of pay management. Let’s take a look at the many different types of pay management constructs and consider how they might work for various employee populations and organizational cultures. Do you have the best pay structure for your organization?

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Total rewards strategy playbook: 6 priorities for the second half of 2026

May 05, 2026

Now that you've made it through the annual increase and performance review process, what's up next? In this article we review some ideas for what you can prioritize for the second half of the year.

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Annual increases paid out as expected

April 27, 2026

US employees received their annual increases recently. Did employers stick to the budgets they forecasted? Read this article to find out.

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Comp 101: An in-depth look at executive compensation for broad-based comp pros

April 20, 2026

Executive compensation isn’t just “bigger numbers.” This article provides the executive compensation foundation you need as a broad-based comp pro, plus practical benchmarking tips you can use immediately.

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Building your salary survey library

April 07, 2026

Choosing the salary surveys that will provide you the best job coverage and quality data points involves finding the right combination of general industry and industry specific salary surveys. Read this article to determine the best mix for you and how Mercer can help.

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Choosing an executive compensation consultant

March 31, 2026

Finding the right executive compensation consultant is one of the most important jobs. You need to find someone who can balance the needs of management, with the Board of Directors, and the executive team. Different industries require different knowledge. All of this makes finding the right fit a challenge. Here are some tips for finding the right executive compensation consultant for your organization.

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AI in HR: Adoption by human resources teams is slow

March 31, 2026

AI as all we hear about - in the media, from our bosses, from our colleagues. But just what is going on; how is HR actually using AI? Take a look at the results of the Mercer QuickPulse® - US AI Survey.

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STEM talent shortages are reshaping compensation strategy in life sciences

March 18, 2026

The competition for STEM talent in the life sciences industry is driving pay premiums and reshaping compensation strategies. This article explores how HR professionals can balance aggressive market demands with sustainable, equitable pay frameworks. Discover practical insights on leveraging job architecture, total rewards, and data-driven analytics to attract and retain critical STEM skills.

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