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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 23, 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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Are your total rewards adding up?

April 06, 2026

Employers are actively managing their total rewards offerings and they're having success! Take a look at the results of our new QuickPulse survey focused on total rewards and recognition to see if your total rewards offerings are adding up.

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3 Ways to protect your employer brand in times of uncertainty

April 06, 2026

How an employee is treated on the way out is just as important as how he or she was treated when recruited and hired. So, how can an organization safeguard its brand reputation in times of uncertainty? Although not foolproof, here are three ways…

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How is AI impacting HR?

April 01, 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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Wages are going up – is inflation the trigger?

March 27, 2026

With inflation at a 40 year high coupled with a strong job market, this article examines how employers are responding to employee’ increasing compensation expectations.

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