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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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The great debate: are merit increases effective or not?

February 06, 2024

Let’s look at the pros and cons of merit increases as a tool to reward and engage employees. Read through the two arguments and consider how it relates to the annual increases delivered at your company.

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Employee Financial Well-Being: 5 Strategies for Success

February 06, 2024

Why is employee financial well-being so important? Financial stress can significantly affect an employee's mental and physical health, leading to decreased focus, motivation, and engagement at work. Take a look at these 5 strategies to boost employee financial well-being within your organization.

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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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5 things pestering compensation teams

November 07, 2023

Our compensation experts discuss, at a high level, 5 key topics that are dominating the discussions and activities of most compensation and total rewards teams in the United States.

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What are short-term incentives?

August 09, 2023

Looking to understand the basics of short-term incentives? This article gives you a high-level overview as well as some suggested surveys that may help you put a STI plan in place at your organization.

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5 HR priorities for the tech industry

July 25, 2023

The demand for high-quality talent in the technology industry continues to surpass the supply, making it a perpetual challenge for many companies to attract and retain the best employees. Here are the top 5 HR priorities tech employers should focus on to win out against the competition.

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The 4 Day Work Week Explained

July 17, 2023

Today’s job market and social environment amplify the employee voice, creating a unique opportunity to make large-scale changes to the way we work and how much we work. The 4-day work week has made plenty of headlines, but is it feasible? Let's explore.

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