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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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Are your hourly workers financially strained?

October 29, 2024

Insights and strategies that you can implement to help your hourly employees ensure they have a solid foundation for both short-term stability and long-term financial success.

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The unique work schedule needs of hourly employees

September 26, 2024

Work/life balance is one of the top concerns for the hourly workforce. Like many organizations, you might be finding it challenging to find ways to offer flexibility for your hourly population. The experts at Mercer can help.

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Will 2025 increase budgets be lower than last year?

September 16, 2024

It’s that time of year again! Compensation planning season is upon us, and Mercer’s latest US Compensation Planning Survey gives us a peak at 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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Elevate your year-end compensation planning

August 22, 2024

5 reasons hiring a compensation consultant can help your organization during the compensation planning season. From survey selection to communication, partnering with a compensation expert can offer significant benefits and streamline complex processes.

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5 tips for navigating the silver tsunami

August 13, 2024

The threat of losing a significant portion of your workforce lingers as baby boomers move towards retirement. Here are steps you can take to prepare for the transition and minimize the impact of what is known as the silver tsunami.

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Overtime threshold and return to the office

August 09, 2024

The June 2024 QuickPulse collected responses from over 600 organizations. Respondents answered questions surrounding their approach to the new salary threshold for overtime exemption as well as how they are managing the ongoing conversations around return to office.

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