Compensation 2007: Get the information you need


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Last updated: 13 September 2006

Join Mercer compensation experts from around the world as they present and discuss the findings of Mercer’s 2007 Global Compensation Planning Report and Measuring the Return on Total Rewards surveys.

The Global Compensation Planning Report includes pay and related economic data (GDP, inflation, and unemployment) for 70 countries globally. It includes the findings of the 2006/2007 U.S. Compensation Planning Survey, which summarizes data from nearly 1,000 large organizations across the U.S. The Total Rewards survey, which examines the return on rewards program investments, was conducted this year in Asia, Canada, Europe, and the U.S.

Through these four seven-minute web videos, our consultants provide an overview of the compensation landscape globally. This compelling blend of insights and data is designed to help you make effective compensation decisions for 2007 so that you can attract, retain, and reward the talent your organization needs to succeed.

2007 Global Compensation Planning Report

Covering more than 70 countries around the world, Mercer’s Global Compensation Planning Report (GCPR) is the leading source of information on economic and salary increase trends for the past, present, and future. The detailed narratives for each country include observations on GDP, inflation, and employment indicators.

Get your copy of the 2007 Global Compensation Planning Survey report

2006/2007 U.S. Compensation Planning Report

Here’s the information that employers in the US need today to help plan for and manage tomorrow’s compensation dollars. The report provides current and comprehensive data on merit increases, structure adjustments, variable pay programs and payouts, and much more. Data are submitted annually by nearly 1,000 organizations covering some 12 million employees.

Get your copy of the 2006/2007 U.S. Compensation Planning Report

Measuring the Return on Total Rewards

Mercer’s Measuring the Return on Total Rewards SnapShot Survey, conducted this year in locations around the world, continues to investigate tactics and outcomes that organizations are using to assess the return on their reward program investments.

Review the key themes and download a free PDF of the complete Canada and U.S. reports and the Europe report.

A global perspective on compensation planning 2007

Globally, salaries are predicted to rise by an average of 5.9% next year, 1.9 percentage points above the projected average rate of inflation, according to Mercer research. However, these aggregate numbers belie the challenges that global organizations face as they set their compensation budgets for 2007.

Download a PDF of an article on the economic and labor market factors that are affecting how organizations pay their employees, and how organizations can allocate their resources strategically to generate the greatest return on their rewards investments.

Finding your focus

With finite resources to spend on compensation, organizations need to invest these resources in a
focused way that makes sense for the business and drives future success. According to Mercer, alignment and segmentation are key to an effective compensation strategy.

Download a PDF of a new Mercer thought piece on creating the right compensation strategy for your organization.

Watch web videos

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