Our Human Capital Perspective and related materials are designed to address relevant issues and stimulate thinking around effective human capital management in today’s competitive global  marketplace.

On this page you will find information and links to various Mercer surveys from around the world related to human capital.

Surveys

Wherever in the world you have operations, you need reliable economic indicators and compensation planning information to align your business decisions with your global workforce strategy. Covering over 70 countries Mercer’s Global Compensation Planning Report is the leading source of reliable information on economic and salary increase trends. Our detailed narratives for each country include observations on GDP, inflation and employment indicators.

As part of our continual efforts to meet - and exceed - our users' needs, we relied on a global network of senior Mercer experts in more than 60 countries to produce this year's WBEG report. These experts peer reviewed the content not only in their home countries but also regionally and globally.

Mercer Benchmark Database (MBD)
The most comprehensive and credible source of compensation data available, the Mercer Benchmark Database provides the information you need today to ensure organizational success in the future. Utilizing this database, you will compete for talent more effectively and make better, more informed pay decisions.

US Change in Control Survey - 2007

Change in control severance programs are attracting increased attention from the media, shareholders, regulatory agencies and proxy advisory groups as part of the scrutiny around executive pay. As a result, many companies are examining the design of their programs and are interested to know if they are in line with market practice. While disclosure of these programs for proxy named executive officers is extensive, availability of market data below these executives is minimal. Additionally, information on leading trends and recent program changes is limited to anecdotal experience.

2007 Worldwide Cost of Living Survey

Based on over 200 goods and services, Mercer's semi-annual surveys are conducted by professional researchers simultaneously in each of the 250 locations we cover to illustrate expatriates' cost of living in each location.

Highlights from the 2007 Quality of Living Survey

European, Canadian and Australian cities continue to dominate the rankings this year, which saw little significant movement among the top 50 cities. Read more from the results of our 2007 Quality of Living Survey.

International Geographic Salary Differentials

Mercer’s new 2007 International Geographic Salary Differentials Report provides valuable information to HR professionals looking to compare salary levels around the world; move expatriates to new locations; and/or gather detailed information about different countries in terms of gross and net compensation, tax and social security rates.

International Car Policies Report

Compare your car benefits policy around the world.

2007 - Global - Managing Pay for Sales Professionals

Learn more about the real value of pay for sales professionals in key markets around the world.

Global Compensation Planning Report + January Update - 2007

Covering over 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. This report is 122 pages and was released in August 2006.

2006 - US - Mercer Benchmark Database (MBD)

The most comprehensive and credible source of compensation data available, the Mercer Benchmark Database provides the information you need today to ensure organizational success in the future. Utilizing this suite of tools, you will compete for talent more effectively and make better, more informed pay decisions.

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