This article will provide you with considerations around when to use general industry and industry specific data –  or even when to use both!

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Hourly employees face a unique set of challenges which means you need a unique strategy when it comes to managing and rewarding this critical talent. We’ll uncover the 4 biggest challenges to managing hourly employees, and tackle 5 key strategies to point you toward success.

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Look at the results from the March 2025 Mercer QuickPulse® US Compensation Planning Survey, which included responses from over 800 employers. We’ll dive into topics like annual compensation planning, promotions, off-cycle adjustments, approaches to pay transparency, and the impact of remote work on compensation strategies.

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In the ever-evolving world of Human Resources and Total Rewards, staying updated with the latest trends and best practices is crucial. Discover key findings from the latest Mercer US QuickPulse® Survey: HR & Total Rewards Function Effectiveness covering topics like organization size and structure, responsibilities of the function, technology trends and more.

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Compensation professionals play a vital role within an organization by handling several important responsibilities related to determining pay and total rewards. It’s not uncommon for leadership and management to raise objections regarding compensation, but how can you address these challenges efficiently and effectively? Read on to discover some of the common objections as well as ways to address them with leadership.

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AI talent is now being sourced beyond just the technology industry and the demand for talent is exceeding the supply of qualified employees. Our experts dive into key strategies, like where to look for AI talent, and how leverage Total Rewards to attract and retain highly sought after talent to join your workforce.

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Pay compression occurs when there is a minimal difference in pay between employees in different positions or with varying levels of experience. Explore the basics, causes, implications, as well as looking at 5 potential strategies for addressing pay compression issues to ensure fairness and maintain employee motivation and satisfaction.

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This detailed job analysis guide dives into all the details on what job analysis is and how you can successfully perform one. We’ll also look at 4 different methods to performing a job analysis and 9 different questions you can ask to help you get started.

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