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The who, what, and why of recruiting AI talent

February 17, 2026

Companies are racing to build smarter AI models and superintelligence capabilities, and the demand for AI talent is exploding. Currently demand for qualified candidates to fill these AI talent roles outnumbers the supply. So, how can you be sure to secure the AI talent you need to stay competitive? Read along as Crystyl Swanson, a Principle at Mercer with 20 years of experience, walks you through the who, the what and the why of recruiting for AI jobs.

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Benefits of repeat salary survey participation

February 03, 2026

Salary benchmarking only gets easier with each passing year, assuming you’re a repeat participant in the same compensation surveys. Do you know why? Here you’ll find out everything you need to know about repeat participation and why it’s such a valuable asset for your organization.

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The rise of new collar jobs

January 13, 2026

Have you heard the term “new collar”? Read along as we dive into the newest workforce trend focusing on skills development and on-the-job training over traditional markers like 4 year degrees. We’ll cover what jobs are new collar, who's filling these positions and why all this should matters to your organization.

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Future-proof your team: A practical guide to workforce transformation

January 12, 2026

Have you been hearing the words workforce transformation repeatedly recently? Has your organization been trying to reduce skill gaps, improve retention and position the company to capture new opportunities? If the answer to any of these is yes, then follow along as we dive into what workforce transformation is and how it can help you be prepared.

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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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Recruiting Gen Z: Understanding what matters

December 10, 2025

Recruiting and hiring Gen Z might mean taking a fresh approach when it comes to total rewards. In Mercer’s US New Graduate Pay and Gen Z Compensation report we reveal what other employers are doing to attract and retain recent graduates, interns and co-op participants and specifically gen z.

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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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