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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Mercer’s March edition of the Canada Compensation Planning pulse survey confirmed once again that the pandemic had little to no impact for the majority of companies when it came to rewarding employees. As we begin to navigate the new normal, what’s on their minds in terms of compensation planning for 2021?

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In the wake of school and workplace closures and family health concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, employers and employees have had to adapt to new ways of working flexibly. Here are 5 tips to help you create permanent flexibility in your organization.

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Strengthening diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are top of mind for many Boards and executives, but many are unsure about where to focus. Here are 5 things human resources professionals can do today to focus your efforts and start advancing the DEI strategy at your company.

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With many employers going through reductions in force in Q4 and, even more importantly, establishing budgets and compensation strategies for 2021 and beyond, this year’s salary surveys will have quite a story to tell. Using aging data, rather than participating in salary surveys and purchasing fresh data, would definitely be a mistake for a variety of reasons. Why, you might ask? Let us explain.

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A strategic and adaptable internal communications approach can mitigate risk and elevate the employee experience to bring substantial value to the organization. Learn how to develop an effective internal communication strategy in this article.

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If you’re trying to manage employee benefits, compensation, and health and safety for more than one country, with all the recent governmental programs, your head is probably spinning. Don’t you wish there were an easy way to keep track of the many countries under your purview? Read on to learn more about a new tool that would ensure that you have the best information at your fingertips.

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In a world of disruption brought forth by the current pandemic, mobility and relocation programs rank high on the list of pain points for organizations. But in light of all that has been impacted, the crisis exposed preexisting issues in companies’ mobility and relocation processes. What can we learn from all of it to enhance our approach for the future?

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