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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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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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Retail talent shortage or labor shift?

September 08, 2021

Retailers are being particularly hard hit by the talent shortage. Just what is going on and what can be done to bring the workers back?

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Making the most of your summer

July 19, 2021

Enjoying your summer? We hope so! Want to get a leg up on the busy season in the fall? Here are four easy things you can do to set yourself up for success.

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