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What are short-term incentives?

August 11, 2023

Looking to understand the basics of short-term incentives? This article gives you a high-level overview as well as some suggested surveys that may help you put a STI plan in place at your organization.

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Market pricing 101: establishing a benchmark methodology unique to your organization

August 02, 2023

Are you ready to take your market pricing to the next level? Develop and implement a benchmark methodology to increase your accuracy, efficiency and consistency and be sure your job pricing is aligned with your compensation philosophy.

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Is a 4-day work week the dramatic change the Canadian workplace needs?

July 31, 2023

When the pandemic hit, people across the world saw how quickly their day-to-day work environments could change when forced to adapt practically overnight. This opened minds to the idea of a broader, more flexible workplace evolution.

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Loud quitting: what is it and why HR should be talking about it

July 27, 2023

Last year we were all talking about quiet quitting. What's happening now, though, is that some employees aren't being so quiet. We dive into the newest trend among disengaged employees (who are probably actively looking for a new job as you read this).

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Do employers still provide a car allowance in the age of virtual working?

July 19, 2023

Transportation benefits have shifted over the years as companies and employees both looked to more sustainability. What do employers offer today in a world where so many are also offering remote work? Look at the results of Mercer's Canadian Transportation...

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Moving forward to support employees

July 17, 2023

In Canada, just over 100 employers participated in the survey, half of whom reported that talent shortages remain a challenge. The good news is that employers do feel that the challenge has been easing up over the last 6 months, although almost 30%continue to experience significant talent shortages. See what else is important to employers when managing their workforce.

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Tips for linking leaders’ performance goals to corporate success

June 23, 2023

Long-term incentives are considered a standard piece of the rewards package and key drivers of engagement for many employers and employees. However, selecting the right performance metrics and determining how outcomes lead to payout are critical to ensuring this vehicle is able to drive home alignment to the company’s overall success. Read through the helpful tips and considerations shared by Ryan Cameron, one of Mercer’s incentive design experts to find out if your LTI plan is in need of a tune-up.

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