How ready is your organization for flex work? With vaccines rolling out across North America, employers and employees are making decisions about whether or not to return to the office. To help you test the readiness of your organization, here are five questions to consider.

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Strengthening diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are top of mind for many Boards and executives going into 2021, 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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Moving forward on developing your flexible workplace? Two of Mercer’s experts recently penned an article for #evolve providing valuable advice and considerations for organizations as they craft flexible workplace policies and practices as part of their new employee value proposition.

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In a world that still contains a great degree of uncertainty, planning for the next 12 months feels harder than normal. We asked several Mercer consultants what they see as priorities for HR professionals in 2021. Read on for the top 5 topics you should be talking about in the new year.

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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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If we’ve learned anything from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that organizations and employees are capable of adapting to change quicker than we ever expected. Businesses and their employees are adapting to new norms while addressing new and unforeseen workforce challenges. Unfortunately, this is forcing HR professionals to make difficult decisions about workforce reductions, whether through employee furloughs, layoffs, or a large-scale reduction in force (RIF). Follow these best practices and RIF strategy tips to help reduce your overall business risk with any future layoffs.

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The coronavirus crisis has quickly transformed work as we know it, requiring HR professionals to adapt to new challenges and make decisions in a rapidly changing environment. Changing employment laws, navigating layoffs and furloughs, and new safety regulations are all top of mind. In order to help you out, we’ve asked an attorney from a top labor and employment law firm, Littler, what you should prioritize during this crisis.

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