Mercer’s Global Talent Trends found that in North America, most employees (63%) believe their organization does not effectively balance economics and empathy when making decisions. Leading companies listen intently to their people and show they care by nudging them towards brighter futures.

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Layoffs are a challenging time for all involved. Following these five best practices for communicating layoffs to remaining employees will help to ease the transition and set up the organization for future success.

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Times of uncertainty naturally make us feel overwhelmed and anxious. It's tempting to spend time on other essential activities and choose not to participate in compensation and benefits surveys and maybe to even consider compensation surveys as a variable cost that you can reduce this year. Not now; you’re going to need this data.

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Regardless of your organization’s rationale for providing outplacement services, how you do it and for whom matters more at this point in history than at any other time. In this article, explore 4 key considerations. Read now.

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Global Mobility teams have been front and center dealing with the COVID-19 developments around the world. Companies are striving to keep assignees safe while complying with corporate policies that are changing daily. At Mercer, we have been in ongoing conversations with our clients, discussing a variety of issues flowing from the COVID-19 outbreak, which affect global mobility programs.

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For leaders and managers in many organizations, the coronavirus outbreak is raising questions and concerns. What’s the best way to help employees during a global health crisis? Based on research from various fields—including crisis management, workplace wellness, and organizational leadership – here are four steps to consider.

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More and more workers today are looking for the option to work remotely. With the help of modern technology, it’s a perfectly realistic option for many. Offering virtual work opportunities could be an attractive strategy for you as an HR professional, but it’s not ideal for every situation. Are you ready to start developing your virtual work policy?

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