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Your go-to resource for HR hot topics such as pay and benefits, policies and practices, talent strategy, workforce planning, total rewards and more. Explore actionable articles, with real world data insights, designed to help HR professionals and business leaders stay ahead in today’s rapidly evolving workforce.

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6 rules for an empathetic reduction in force

November 13, 2024

Even if half your work is done by robots, your people matter. How you treat them will become part of your brand. If sheer appreciation for your workers’ humanity isn’t enough to get you to help them land on their feet, consider the value of your brand and the enormous cost of rebuilding it after a badly managed crisis.

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What types of leave do Canadian employers offer?

November 01, 2024

Check out some of the findings from Mercer’s 2024 Canada Leave Programs and see how Canadian employers are providing time away from work, paid or unpaid. Read along to discover what other companies offer their employees to improve retention and engagement while also attracting new talent.

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Pay differently: pay-for-skills and artificial intelligence

October 25, 2024

AI has the potential to transform the way pay-for-skills systems are implemented due to the vast amount of data that can be quickly analyzed. By harnessing the power of AI, organizations can leverage data analysis to determine equitable and competitive compensation levels for skills-based-pay.

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Is aging your salary data efficient?

October 18, 2024

With today’s labour market and work force challenges, using aged data rather than participating and purchasing new salary surveys would be a mistake. Let’s look at the top 4 reasons why.

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Approaching hot jobs differently in Canada

October 16, 2024

Everyone has jobs that are tough to fill right now. Take a look at the jobs and skills that are the highest in demand right now and explore 5 creative ways to approach finding and keeping the talent you need to fill these roles.

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Annual increase budgets likely lower than 2024

September 15, 2024

It’s that time of year again! Compensation planning season is upon us, and Mercer’s latest Canadian Compensation Planning Survey gives us a glimpse into what merit and total increase budgets will be for 2025.

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Should you be aging your salary data?

September 03, 2024

Are you still relying on aged salary survey data? Dive into the top 4 reasons why relying on old survey data can lead to missed opportunies, and how participating in and using up-to-date surveys can help stretch your budget and retain the top talent your organization needs. 

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