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Realigning your long-term incentives

March 25, 2026

Companies have experienced massive changes in the last few years due to the pandemic, remote work/flexibility, cultural shifts, and a competitive talent market. In this environment, companies have many questions regarding the design and administration of their long-term incentive (LTI) / equity platforms. Here are four questions to determine the needed changes in your long term incentive plan.

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Realigning your long-term incentives

March 25, 2026

Companies have experienced massive changes in the last few years due to the pandemic, remote work/flexibility, cultural shifts, and a competitive talent market. In this environment, companies have many questions regarding the design and administration of their long-term incentive (LTI) / equity platforms. Here are four questions to determine the needed changes in your long term incentive plan.

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Recruiting Gen Z: Understanding what matters

March 25, 2026

Recruiting and hiring Gen Z might mean taking a fresh approach when it comes to total rewards. In Mercer’s US New Graduate Pay and Gen Z Compensation report we reveal what other employers are doing to attract and retain recent graduates, interns and co-op participants and specifically gen z.

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STEM talent shortages are reshaping compensation strategy in life sciences

March 20, 2026

The competition for STEM talent in the life sciences industry is driving pay premiums and reshaping compensation strategies. This article explores how HR professionals can balance aggressive market demands with sustainable, equitable pay frameworks. Discover practical insights on leveraging job architecture, total rewards, and data-driven analytics to attract and retain critical STEM skills.

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Working past age 65: Should employees apply for Medicare?

March 18, 2026

Reaching age 65 marks an important milestone often associated with retiring and signing up for Medicare health insurance and prescription drug coverage. Yet, as more individuals opt to keep working, many must navigate the challenging decision of whether to enroll in Medicare while still covered by an employer’s plan. The right choice varies. Help your employees understand the nuances of making this important decision.

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Must have tools for tech

March 13, 2026

Organizations that are still succeeding and planning for the future have one thing in common – they’re advancing their digital journey. Who are they looking to for help? The tech companies. The pressure on the tech industry to deliver innovative solutions is greater than ever before. And maximizing operational efficiency is critical for these companies moving at the speed of light. Learn about two invaluable tools that can help tech companies thrive today and plan for tomorrow.

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4 Fast facts about outplacement today

March 12, 2026

What are organizations offering currently for outplacement services and to which employee groups? How effective are outplacement services? Mercer's recent outplacement survey looked to find these answers. Here are four fast facts about outplacement today.

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The future of hourly pay

March 10, 2026

Determining the right pay for hourly positions poses many challenges. Getting your hands on the right data that gives you local data as well as a broad range of skill sets can be difficult. Until now! With Mercer Hourly Compensation Tool, you will no longer have to piece together your hourly pay rates using not-the-best-fit data and anecdotes from managers and employees.

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