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Seven outplacement services to offer departing employees

January 13, 2026

You might be wondering how to determine the outplacement services and the duration that should be provided in today’s market. Here are seven outplacement services you should offer to departing employees.

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Top 5 HR Priorities for 2026

January 06, 2026

AI, total rewards and employee engagement are at the top of our list for areas to prioritize in 2026. As you begin or finalize your plans for the new year make sure you are covering these top 5 HR priorities to help support your people and your business in a meaningful way.

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No surprises with 2026 increase budgets

December 08, 2025

In October, about a thousand organizations responded to questions about annual increase budgets, promotions, salary structure adjustments and a variety of ‘hot topics’ including how companies are adjusting to AI. Let’s look at what did these companies have to say.

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Hot Off the Press: Social Security and Medicare Updates for 2026

December 01, 2025

The best time to prepare for the future is today! Get an exclusive overview of the most important Social Security and Medicare changes coming your way in 2026 and what they mean for your workforce; or, if you're a soon-to-be retiree, what they mean for you.

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Strategic workforce planning: the key to aligning people and business priorities

November 18, 2025

Are you prepared for the current and future staffing needs of your organization? We’ve got the key to aligning people and business priorities, all coming together to help your organization master strategic workforce planning. Whether you already have a plan or are starting from the beginning read on to ensure your organization is equipped to handle seen and unforeseen changes.

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Approaching hot jobs differently

November 03, 2025

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

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How much turnover is too much?

September 12, 2025

Although turnover is a necessary part of doing business, when is it too much? Look at the results from the 2025 US Mercer Turnover Survey and understand how your company compares to others. With this data, you can more efficiently plan a efficient hiring strategy for the future.

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Are employers shifting how they think about employee performance?

July 22, 2025

Mercer's latest QuickPulse® survey covered performance management. See how over 500 US employers are managing performance, linking it to pay and promotions, along with the challenges they're facing.

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