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Are your executive rewards aligned?

April 23, 2026

Today’s executive rewards look different than they did in the past. Increased scrutiny, new laws, and louder calls for transparency have forced executive benefits to become more similar to the benefits provided to other levels of employees. In today’s competitive markets, parity is the name of the game. Here’s your chance to find out if your executive rewards are on par.

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Salary increase budget vs. salary increase: What’s the difference?

April 22, 2026

It's important to be specific with employees about the difference between salary increase budgets and salary increases. Communicating how each applies to employees goes a long way. Here are some helpful considerations to differentiate the two.

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Are employers reigning in their compensation practices?

April 06, 2026

So, are you curious? I know I am. There is the continued anticipation of a recession and the labor market remains tight, yet companies report they are in a ”growth” stage. Just how did employers spend their annual increase budget?

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How is AI impacting HR?

March 31, 2026

With so much buzz around AI, it makes you wonder how Canadian Human Resources teams are actually using it? And, further, what impact is it having on hiring? Take a look at the results from the Mercer QuickPulse® - Canada AI Survey.

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Why You Can’t Afford Not to Participate in Compensation and Benefits Surveys

March 26, 2026

Reliable survey data is now more essential than ever in today’s hyper-competitive labor market. Survey participation gives you the edge in shaping the future of your workforce.

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Addressing the real cost of rolling back flexibility

March 20, 2026

Is your organization considering asking employees to return to the office full time? Before you do, think about how you can rebalance total rewards to minimize the employee impact. Read this article to develop a plan for smooth implementation and minimal impact on engagement.

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Three key lessons organizations learned while we worked from home

March 10, 2026

As the world starts opening up, we are taking a moment to reflect on what the leaders of our organizations likely learned from having a remote workforce. Christina Boiler, one of Mercer’s U.S. leaders, shares her thoughts.

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