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Mercer study outlines top five key challenges for international employee benefit programs in 2010
12 November 2009In a new report, Mercer highlights five key challenges facing multinational employers in offering benefit plans in 2010 against a background of patchy economic recovery and a rapidly aging workforce.
Global survey finds employers offering more benefit choices to employees
22 October 2009One in four employers now offers employees choice in the benefits they receive, with a third of the remainder also considering doing so, according to a survey of more than 1,700 organisations in 47 countries, conducted by Mercer.
WEF and Mercer offer strategies for financing retirement and health care in an ageing world
2 September 2009The World Economic Forum has just published Transforming Pensions and Healthcare in a Rapidly Ageing World: Opportunities and Collaboration Strategies with the support of Mercer and the OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development).
Many employers still unprepared for managing HR issues related to H1N1, Mercer survey finds
10 June 2009Approximately two in five employers (41 percent) do not have a human resources (HR) policy in place for health-related emergencies, yet many acknowledge they have employees in areas where cases of Influenza A (H1N1) or “swine flu” have been...
Flu pandemic preparedness resources for employers
4 May 2009Mercer has launched a global initiative to provide companies with planning information and advice to address the workforce challenges of a potential global pandemic of the H1N1 (swine flu) virus.
Quality of Living global city rankings 2009 – Mercer survey
28 April 2009* European cities dominate the top of the ranking * Vienna scores highest for overall quality of living, Baghdad the lowest * Singapore ranks top for city infrastructure; London ranks eighth
Anticipating a tough 2009, companies remain selective in planning workforce, pay and benefit cuts
10 December 2008A significant majority of multinational companies are trying to be selective in planning 2009 workforce, compensation and benefit cuts, even as they anticipate a decline in their company’s business performance next year, according to a new Mercer...
Mercer identifies the top 10 retirement, health and welfare benefit challenges shared by employers
12 November 2008Employers in 48 countries face certain common challenges in providing retirement, health and welfare benefits to employees, underscoring need for global governance
Expatriate employee numbers double as companies see increased value in expatriate assignments
27 October 2008The number of employees on international assignments has doubled over the last three years as part of the continuing trends towards globalisation, according to a survey conducted by Mercer.
Health benefit cost growth predicted to ease slightly in 2009 as employers shift cost
3 September 2008After three years of double-digit growth in the first half of the decade, annual health benefit cost increases slowed to about 6 percent in 2005 and have stayed there ever since. Preliminary survey findings released today by Mercer indicate that...
Middle East survey – increase in expatriate population fuels growth in western-style pay and benefit
21 April 2008Western-style pay and benefit practices are on the increase in the Middle East, according to a regional survey of current practices and plans within multinational companies, recently conducted by Mercer.
Promoting generic utilization and management of specialty drugs a top priority
26 March 2008While pharmacy benefit cost increases still exceed medical benefit cost increases, the gap has been shrinking steadily as employers have adopted a range of approaches to manage pharmacy benefit costs. Now employers are exploring new ways to improve...
Mercer acquires Höfer Vorsorge-Management, creating leading market position in Germany
18 December 2007Mercer, the global leader for human resource consulting, outsourcing and investment services, has signed an agreement to acquire Höfer Vorsorge-Management, one of Germany’s leading actuarial and retirement consulting firms. The acquisition will be...
Defined contribution and hybrid plans prevail among world's leading employers, Mercer finds
12 November 2007Most employers offering retirement plans to supplement government-sponsored pension systems now do so through defined contribution (DC) or hybrid approaches, according to a new global guide from Mercer.
Peter Wickersham joins Mercer's managed pharmacy business
10 October 2007Mercer has appointed Peter Wickersham as a principal in its managed pharmacy business, where he will serve as a senior consultant in the northeast zone.
Employers expect training investments to grow faster than investments in other HR categories
2 October 2007The investment that organizations are making in employee training and career development is growing faster than all other areas, including base pay, according to Mercer’s 2007 Total Rewards SnapShot™ Survey.
Mercer launches new global brand initiative and simplifies its name to "Mercer"
12 September 2007Effective today, the simplified name “Mercer” will be the new brand identification for Mercer Human Resource Consulting, the world’s largest human resource consultancy. The global brand initiative reflects Mercer’s full range of consulting,...
Mercer HR Services and Financial Engines, Inc. today announced an expanded alliance
5 September 2007Mercer HR Services and Financial Engines, Inc. today announced an expanded alliance to provide Financial Engines’ full suite of advisory services to Mercer HR Services’ clients. In addition to online investment advice, services provided through the...
Michael Sternklar joins Mercer HR Services as Chief Operating Officer, Head of Americas
18 July 2007Michael Sternklar, 46, has joined Mercer HR Services as Chief Operating Officer and Head of Americas, it was announced today by Jeff Miller, President. Mr. Sternklar will oversee Mercer HR Services operations and service delivery, product strategy...
Mercer Health & Benefits signs agreement with Thomson Medstat to launch Mercer HealthOnline
27 June 2007Mercer Health & Benefits LLC has entered into an agreement with Thomson Medstat to develop a health care data warehouse with a comprehensive suite of analytic tools that will enable Mercer to evaluate the collective health care claims experience...
Focus of HR functions shifts from internal operations to a more direct role in corporate performance
13 June 2007The human resource (HR) function around the world continues to change as it shifts its focus from enhancing internal operations to maximizing contribution to the corporation’s business performance.
Mercer HR Consulting is urging support for passage of the Medicare Quality Enhancement Act of 2007
11 June 2007Mercer Human Resource Consulting is urging support for passage of the Medicare Quality Enhancement Act of 2007 (S 1544). The bill would authorize the release of Medicare claims data to be used to develop reports on the cost and quality of health...
Mercer HR supports President Bush's Executive Order to promote health care transparency
3 May 2007Mercer Human Resource Consulting supports the Bush Administration’s Executive Order to promote health care transparency, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer M. Michele Burns announced today. As the industry's largest health and benefits...
Defined contribution plan sponsors should take steps now to address plan fees and disclosures
27 April 2007New guidance requiring defined contribution (DC) plan sponsors to provide greater disclosure of plan fees and expenses is anticipated later this year. Despite uncertainty about the timing and content of new fee-disclosure requirements, employers can...
Global report confirms pay gap among finance, marketing, HR execs
23 April 2007Senior executives in finance, marketing and human resources (HR) earn the highest salaries and annual total cash* if they live in the US, according to an analysis of 15 countries by Mercer Human Resource Consulting. The research found that finance...
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