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The importance of quality salary surveys

February 08, 2024

Explore the benefits of participating in Mercer Salary Surveys, both for organizations and employees. Delve into how these surveys help organizations make informed decisions about compensation, attract and retain top talent, and stay ahead of industry trends. 

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Mastering Your New Role as a Compensation Professional: Tips for Success

January 17, 2024

Discover the key strategies and insights to thrive in your new role as a compensation professional. From understanding industry trends to mastering effective communication, we provide valuable tips to help you excel in your career. Unlock your potential and achieve success in the dynamic field of compensation management.

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Gen Z is working for more than a paycheck

January 05, 2024

Your best bet for securing energetic new employees might just be turning to new graduates and interns. But, attracting this group 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.

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How can you help your managers confidently discuss pay?

December 27, 2023

From navigating limited budgets and approval processes to separating performance feedback from pay discussions, we delve into practical tips that empower you to foster open communication and transparency with your employees. By implementing these strategies, organizations can create a supportive environment where managers feel equipped to address pay-related concerns and deliver annual increase news effectively.

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Understanding Pay Compression: Causes, Implications, and Strategies

December 15, 2023

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

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An in-depth guide to job analysis

December 11, 2023

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 6 different questions you can ask to help you get started.

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Projected salary increase budgets holding, for now

December 04, 2023

Let’s take one more look at what employers are forecasting for salary increase budgets for 2024. The 2023 Mercer QuickPulse™ - US Compensation Planning Survey also has insights to share on promotions, off-cycle increases, salary structure adjustments, and some hot topics, such as pay transparency.

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The top 5 HR priorities for 2024

November 21, 2023

Taking the intel from the 2023/2024 Inside Employees’ Minds study we’ve identified the top 5 areas of focus for HR professionals as we head into 2024. Lets dive in!

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