2019 – WHAT. A. YEAR.

2019 was an interesting year for all of us who strive to find, keep and engage our workforce. Here’s a quick look back at the hottest insights, products, and topics to help you finish the year strong.

Check out this 2019 year in review for a look at Mercer’s:

HOT INSIGHTS

1	“Compensation is still the #1 way employees are impacted at work.” ¹

While going beyond pay to find and keep employees is more important than ever in today’s talent-demand economy, getting pay right is still the first step. So, whether you are competing in new spaces for talent, trying to establish fair pay for your employees, or making market adjustments to protect your workforce, using salary data that will help you build a strong rewards structure with a solid foundation is crucial.

2	“99% of Companies are taking action to prepare for the future of work.” ¹

Identifying where tasks overlap, which activities are future-critical, and which will become obsolete is vital to aligning work to future value. Get started by identifying in-demand jobs and skills.

3	“75% of Companies indicate that career development programs – like a mobility opportunity – are one of the top three ways to engage and retain employees.”²