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10 point plan for Employers and Trustees of Defined Contribution pension plans
9 February 200910 point plan for Employers and Trustees of Defined Contribution pension plans
2008 US Executive Compensation Preview
19 March 2008A big factor shaping this year’s proxy season is the slowing US economy. Economic stagnation provides the ultimate “stress test” for many corporate decisions, including executive compensation programs.
2008 Worldwide Pay Survey
23 November 2007Global salaries are expected to rise by an average of 6 percent in 2008 – 1.9 percent above inflation – according to a study by Mercer. The study of 62 countries worldwide shows a strong correlation between 2008 forecasted inflation and forecasted...
2008 Worldwide Pay Survey - New Zealand
27 November 2007Global salaries are expected to rise by an average of 6 per cent in 2008 – 1.9 per cent above inflation, while New Zealand can expect a modest increase at 3.9 per cent with inflation likely to be at 2.6 per cent – according to a study by Mercer.
2009 Quality of Living global city rankings – Mercer survey: Canadian Release
27 April 2009European cities dominate the top of the ranking, with Vancouver in fourth place
80 per cent of the Irish companies surveyed have reduced staff over the past six months.
25 June 200980 per cent of the Irish companies surveyed have reduced staff over the past six months. Companies expect to make further cuts in 2009 according to Mercer global survey
ABN AMRO creates in-house clean technology investment fund
5 December 2007ABN AMRO’s Eco-Markets group has created an in-house investment fund, “Eco-Invest”, to take advantage of new opportunities in climate change and environment-related investments.
ASB proposals ‘misleading and impractical’ says Mercer
24 July 2008Mercer has questioned the feasibility of the Accounting Standards Board's (ASB) discussion paper, "The Financial Reporting of Pensions".
Absence rates in Europe rise, but company absence management policies hindered by lack of data
8 January 2009At a time when organisations are looking to reduce costs, many firms are failing to effectively manage their employee absence rates due to a lack of good data, according to Mercer’s 2008 Pan-European Health & Benefit Report.
Accounting rules help pension plans, but losses continue
8 October 2008The upheaval on Wall Street that began a few weeks ago is the latest chapter in the financial market turmoil that began in the middle of last year. Since the end of 2007, the funded status of pension plans sponsored by large US companies has fallen...
Age discrimination rules – confusion for UK pension schemes over implementation
30 November 2006The draft guidance on how age discrimination applies to pension schemes, which the Government has published for informal consultation, could do more harm than good, according to Mercer Human Resource Consulting. The pensions aspects of the...
Alan Baker and Rupert Brindley appointed to lead new financial risk management group at Mercer UK
1 June 2009Mercer has made two leadership appointments for a new enterprise to enable companies and trustees to manage their pension risks more effectively. Alan Baker is appointed chief operating officer and Rupert Brindley becomes chief architect for...
All equity markets post losses for first quarter
5 May 2008Mercer’s first-quarter 2008 Defined Contribution Universe Summary found losses in all equity markets during the period.
All equity markets post losses for the first quarter
5 May 2008Mercer’s first-quarter 2008 Defined Contribution Universe Summary found losses in all equity markets during the period.
Amid account balance losses, Mercer finds some retirement plan participants shifting from equities
15 January 2009Some 28 percent of 401(k) retirement plan participants have seen a 30 percent or more decrease in their account balances in 2008 through December according to an analysis of participant data conducted by Mercer. Despite these results and the...
Annual Survey of Pension Financial Risk - special contributions continue to rise
9 September 2008Special contributions to pension schemes have risen for the third year in a row as companies continue to address pension risk, according to the Annual Survey of Pension Financial Risk carried out by Mercer and the Association of Corporate Treasurers...
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...
Arnold Milstein, MD, authors New England Journal of Medicine article on new federal curbs on hospita
8 June 2009A “Perspective” column by Mercer’s chief physician, Arnold Milstein, MD, was published today in the June 4 edition of the New England Journal of Medicine. The article, “Ending Extra Hospital Payment for ‘Never Events’ – Stronger Incentives for...
As financial pressures rise, employee confidence regarding retirement continues to fall
14 December 2007Participants in 401(k) plans are becoming increasingly distracted from the process of saving for retirement as more immediate financial pressures take priority, according to the 2007 results of the fifth annual Mercer Workplace SurveyTM, a national...
As recession threat rises in the US, strategic HR issues take on increased urgency for LA Companies
13 February 2008The growing specter of a US recession is having an impact on markets around the world, and causing organizations to take a harder look not only at their business plans, but also at their human capital strategies.
Asia: Book by Mercer experts provides practical guidance to implement compensation programs
23 September 2009Pay for Results: Aligning Executive Compensation with Business Performance is a timely book, authored by 14 Mercer compensation consultants from around the world, which addresses the most important issues now facing HR, compensation, and finance...
Asia: Companies failing to measure return on investment for international assignments
8 October 2008Companies are failing to comprehensively measure costs and ROI for staff sent on international assignments, according to a report issued by Mercer, the international benefits consultancy.
Asia: Expatriate rental property costs – Mercer global survey and city rankings
14 April 2009Asian cities dominate the world’s top 10 costliest locations for expatriate rental property, according to a study by Mercer of housing costs and practices for employees sent on overseas assignments. Outside Asia, New York, Geneva and London also...
Asia: Mercer offers ‘carbon footprint’ analysis of client portfolios
11 November 2008Mercer announced today that it can now provide clients with a 'carbon footprint' analysis of their portfolio/s, and compare it to a chosen benchmark, such as the FTSE All-Share, S&P 500 or Russell 1000.
Asia: Quality of living global city rankings – Mercer survey
9 June 2008European cities dominate the worldwide rankings of locations with the best quality of living, according to Mercer’s 2008 Quality of Living survey.
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