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Overtime threshold and return to the office

March 06, 2025

The June 2024 QuickPulse collected responses from over 600 organizations. Respondents answered questions surrounding their approach to the new salary threshold for overtime exemption as well as how they are managing the ongoing conversations around return to office.

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Will 2025 increase budgets be lower than last year?

March 06, 2025

It’s that time of year again! Compensation planning season is upon us, and Mercer’s latest US Compensation Planning Survey gives us a peak at what merit and total increase budgets will be for 2025.

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Recruiting and keeping high-tech talent in a tight labor market

March 05, 2025

In today's competitive tech industry, attracting and retaining top technical talent is a significant challenge for organizations. Read along as Crystyl Swanson, a Mercer Commercial Strategist for the Technology Industry, dives into five key elements of a comprehensive retention strategy that goes beyond just paying competitively.

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Compensation 101: establishing a benchmark methodology unique to your organization

March 04, 2025

Are you ready to take your market pricing to the next level? Develop and implement a benchmark methodology to increase your accuracy, efficiency and consistency and be sure your job pricing is aligned with your compensation philosophy.

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Should you be aging your salary data?

February 21, 2025

Are you still relying on aged salary survey data? Dive into the top 4 reasons why relying on old survey data can lead to missed opportunies, and how participating in and using up-to-date surveys can help stretch your budget and retain the top talent your organization needs. 

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Approaching hot jobs differently

February 14, 2025

Everyone has jobs that are tough to fill right now. Take a look at the jobs and skills in highest demand and 5 creative ways to approach finding the talent you need.

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The unique work schedule needs of hourly employees

February 14, 2025

Work/life balance is one of the top concerns for the hourly workforce. Like many organizations, you might be finding it challenging to find ways to offer flexibility for your hourly population. The experts at Mercer can help.

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Job architecture before pay transparency

February 12, 2025

Navigate the era of pay transparency with confidence. Understanding your organization's job architecture is being able to confidently and openly discuss and disclose pay ranges to current and future employees.

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