Mercer M&A Ready™ workshops are designed specifically to help HR professionals get ready for the challenge of deal work – or a restructuring effort.
Various dates and locations
In an intense, practical learning environment, we provide strategic focus, proven processes and valuable tools. Our workshops deliver business, transaction and HR knowledge that allows the HR professional to return to the deal table with confidence and a greater ability to contribute.
Who should attend:
Mercer M&A Ready™ workshops are intended for HR and other professionals who are responsible for identifying and managing the “people” issues vital to a successful M&A transaction. As a result of the workshops, these individuals are better equipped to help their organizations generate better short- and long-term results for employees, customers and shareholders alike.
Mercer continues to offer one day training courses in Dublin on pension plan trusteeship. This course is especially tailored for defined contribution plans.
Dublin, November 17
This course is suitable for trustees of defined contribution plans where the members’ benefits are solely dependent on the contributions paid, investment achieved and economic conditions at retirement.
Who should attend
New trustees; existing trustees wishing to refresh and update their knowledge; in-house administrators; HR / Finance personnel with responsibility for pension plans.
Mercer offers both basic and advanced training, as well as tailor-made workshops.
UK, various dates and locations
The basic one day courses have been specifically designed for new trustees who have little or no experience in pensions. It will also be of interest to others wanting to gain a basic understanding of how pension schemes operate.
The half day advanced modules have been designed to cover the full scope of the Trustee Knowledge and Understanding requirements of the Pensions Act 2004.
Who should attend?
Trustees with some practical experience and a basic level of understanding/training; pensions managers
wishing to enhance their understanding of the issues facing trustees; finance directors seeking a deeper understanding of pension matters.
Mercer’s investment consulting business is pleased to announce its seventh European Investment Forum.
Paris, 9 December
This one-day conference, attended by asset managers and senior Mercer staff, will be held in Paris on 9 December and will be preceded by a reception and dinner on the evening of 8 December 2009.
Keynote speaker:
Patrick Dixon, author of "Futurewise – Six Faces of Global Change and Building a Better Business"
External speakers:
Philippe Desfossés
Bruno de Saint Florent
Antoine de Salins
Mercer is holding a series of regional half-day seminars, focusing on the current market environment, constructing the growth portfolio and exploring the options available to trustees to tackle these issues.
UK, various dates and locations
Who should attend
Trustees, finance directors, treasurers, company secretaries and pension managers.