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Tackling recruitment challenges in the tech explosion

March 14, 2022

Mercer's Liz Elliott discusses opportunities and obstacles for employers seeking to fill tech roles in Canada.

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Connecting with employees as they return to the office

March 02, 2022

Returning to an in-person office environment may be an anxiety-producing event for some of your workforce. As you make plans to return, remember to include on-going check-ins on the physical and mental well-being of your employees. Part of developing an effective employee listening strategy is actually communicating with your employees! Here are some guideline questions to help you get started.

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Compensation planning: Pay vs. Perks

January 31, 2022

While wages are climbing higher, other elements besides pay such as meaningful work and purpose, are also critical drivers for workers desire to stay or go.

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Attracting new graduates and Gen Z with the right pay and perks

December 20, 2021

Across the board, employers are re-evaluating their employee value propositions (EVPs) to attract and retain talent with higher pay, more flexible hours, enhanced benefits, and better engagement. But what about new hires with little to no experience – should they be offered the same pay and perks?

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Compensation is going up. But, is it enough?

December 14, 2021

Over the last several years, this has been largely a “rinse and repeat” process for compensation teams as budgets have remained steady at 2.5% to 3%. But pressures have continued to mount over the past several months with both inflation and quit rates being at 20-year highs. This has resulted in many employers taking a harder look at compensation plans for 2022.

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Want to pay for skills? Five things to keep in mind

December 13, 2021

You’ve heard of “pay for performance.” But many organizations are shifting the way they hire and promote from a job-centric point of view to a skills-centric point of view. Perhaps, then, “pay for skills” is a more appropriate way of compensating people to help attract, build and retain critical skills. Here are five things to consider.

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Five priorities for HR in Canada for 2022

October 25, 2021

Following two incredibly disruptive years, the workplace continues to demonstrate its resilience and forge ahead. There are several priorities for HR to focus on in order to position an organization for success in 2022 and beyond.

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