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“We have to let You go, but here’s how we can help you”

February 25, 2026

It’s not just your current employees that need to believe in your employment brand and value proposition. Currently departing or former employees are a really valuable asset for filling your future talent needs. Make sure they are well taken care of and they’ll be more likely to re-join or even recommend you to their friends. Read on to see how Mercer Workforce Transitions can help.

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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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Going beyond turnover to understand workforce movement

February 16, 2026

With employees on the move, planning for turnover across your talent strategy is easier when you consider these three aspects.

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Realigning your long-term incentives

February 16, 2026

Companies have experienced massive changes in the last few years due to the pandemic, remote work/flexibility, cultural shifts, and a competitive talent market. In this environment, companies have many questions regarding the design and administration of their long-term incentive (LTI) / equity platforms. Here are four questions to determine the needed changes in your long term incentive plan.

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Pay transparency: a crucial part of attracting new talent!

February 16, 2026

Pay transparency is quickly becoming the new normal. What do these trends mean for employers across the country? Let’s look at the data from Indeed and assess how can affect your future hiring process./p>

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US MBD/TRS Data Refresh Summary

February 11, 2026

You can be confident that using Mercer’s 2020 US MBD/TRS data, published in August, reflects the go forward market. While we did ask employers for additional data, to see if there were additional pay actions as a result of the pandemic, we found that there was very little change. Here is the executive summary of the data refresh for both MBD and TRS within the United States.

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Pay equality vs. pay equity

February 06, 2026

Understanding the crucial differences between pay equity and pay equality in the workplace is key when it comes to achieving fair compensation in a workplace that values fairness, diversity, and inclusion. Follow along as we examine their significance in the modern workforce, and shed light on why these concepts matter for both individuals and organizations.

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Pay transparency: The key to employee retention

February 06, 2026

Beyond just being compliant with local and federal laws, pay transparency can help your organization boost employee retention significantly.

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