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Harnessing the power of data to make smarter rewards decisions

August 22, 2025

Explore ways to utilize both internal and external people data to enhance your total rewards decisions. We'll discuss how insights from direct employee feedback, digital focus groups, and your external reputation can inform your strategy. Learn why different data sources vary in value and discover the most effective methods to incorporate diverse feedback to shape a comprehensive Total Rewards approach.

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Long-term incentives, the basics

July 31, 2025

Looking to brush up on the basics of LTI? This article, written by one of Mercer’s Talent Consultants specializing in executive compensation, will take you through the pros and cons of different long-term incentive strategies.

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What jobs are in high demand right now?

July 30, 2025

Mercer’s MBD and the 2023 Canada Turnover Report takes a look at what jobs are in demand jobs and what jobs have the highest turnover.

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Trends in performance management

July 24, 2025

Mercer's latest QuickPulse survey covered performance management. See how just under 250 Canada employers are managing performance, linking it to pay and promotions, along with the challenges they're facing.

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Kickstart the compensation planning season

July 16, 2025

Determining whether base pay, salary ranges, benefits, and other direct and indirect compensation offerings are competitive is imperative. Here are six tips to streamline your approach to compensation planning ensuring a smooth and efficient comp planning season.

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Investing in employee listening – why now?

June 19, 2025

Employee listening is just as critical today as it has even been. When employers are scrutinizing costs and making changes that will impact the employee experience, it's crucial that employee preference and impact is understood. This article describes why you need an employee listening strategy and gives you tips to get started.

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Taking your job architecture further

June 19, 2025

Your job architecture serves as the living foundation of your talent strategy. This article covers the typical indicators that will tell you when your job architecture needs a refresh and how to get started.

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