Feature articles

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Human capital planning 2010: Resetting the talent and rewards agenda 

This article, an excerpt from Mercer’s new point-of-view paper, explains why human capital planning needs to be front and center in business planning for 2010 – and how to do it effectively.

10 for 2010: Actions for achieving executive remuneration success in 2010

Mercer has compiled a list of 10 actions that companies should take this year to enhance their prospects of designing an executive remuneration program that drives business performance, secures key talent and withstands public scrutiny.

Compensation decision 2010: Difficult questions; expert insight

In this article, Mercer compensation experts globally address some of the top questions that clients are asking as they set their compensation agendas for 2010.

It’s your Navy: On clarity, metrics, communications

This article is an excerpt from Mercer’s new book, Creating value through people: Discussions with talent leaders, which contains personal and often frank discussions with some of the world’s most captivating and successful leaders, including retired Navy Commander Mike Abrashoff.

The future of total rewards: Analytics to action

Adapted from a presentation delivered by Mercer consultants at the most recent WorldatWork conference, this article explains how organizations can take advantage of improvements in information technology and analytics to more precisely measure the impact of human capital on business results

Also in this issue

• Mercer survey reveals human capital planning challenges, concerns

• Mercer issues 2009 Worldwide Benefits and Employment Guidelines Report

• Tokyo replaces Moscow as the most expensive city for expatriates

• The rules of recovery: An essential guide to the economic upswing in Asia

• Mercer M&A Ready™ workshops continue worldwide