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Three key lessons organizations learned while we worked from home

March 10, 2026

As the world starts opening up, we are taking a moment to reflect on what the leaders of our organizations likely learned from having a remote workforce. Christina Boiler, one of Mercer’s U.S. leaders, shares her thoughts.

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The importance of ESGs in incentive plans

March 10, 2026

The use of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics in incentive plan design is expanding as ESG investment strategies are becoming the norm for many institutional investors. How are you incorporating ESGs into your rewards strategy?

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Why job architecture is critical for healthcare organizations

March 10, 2026

Using job architecture to navigate the complexities of workforce management within the healthcare industry. It’s not just about titles and roles; it’s about creating a clear, consistent framework that aligns your organization’s talent strategy with operational efficiency, employee engagement, and compliance requirements.

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Return-to-office mandates: how to offset the hidden cost of removing flex work

March 06, 2026

So, you want your employees back in the office? It’s not a one size fits all solution, and blanket return-to-office mandates can be costly to your organization. Here’s easy to follow tips to offset the hidden cost of removing flexible work arrangements.

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What’s top of mind for small and large retailers in 2021?

March 06, 2026

As the pandemic unfolded in 2020, the retail industry was arguably one of the hardest to be hit. For HR professionals, that meant grappling with new policies and practices for protecting workers’ safety, well-being, and pay. Now, in 2021, there is a whole new set of changes for HR professionals to monitor. Find out what’s at the top of the list this year.

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How to determine pay for your remote workers

March 06, 2026

Now that many employees can work from an entirely different region, how should pay be determined? And what if a worker needs to travel to the physical office occasionally — who should bear the costs? As companies implement long-term remote work policies for the post-pandemic world, it’s important you have the answers as an HR professional.

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What is a job architecture — and why you need one

March 05, 2026

You may have heard the term job architecture, but do you know what it is? This article defines a job architecture and explains how it can support your organization.

 

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Tackling recruitment challenges in the tech explosion

February 25, 2026

Mercer's Liz Elliott discusses opportunities and obstacles for employers seeking to fill tech roles in Canada.

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