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How to determine pay for your remote workers

March 06, 2026

Now that many employees can work from an entirely different region, how should pay be determined? And what if a worker needs to travel to the physical office occasionally — who should bear the costs? As companies implement long-term remote work policies for the post-pandemic world, it’s important you have the answers as an HR professional.

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Why job architecture is critical for healthcare organizations

March 06, 2026

Using job architecture to navigate the complexities of workforce management within the healthcare industry. It’s not just about titles and roles; it’s about creating a clear, consistent framework that aligns your organization’s talent strategy with operational efficiency, employee engagement, and compliance requirements.

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Managing employee compensation data with technology

February 28, 2026

Discover how intuitive new software and applications can streamline your organization’s compensation planning efforts.

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Return-to-office mandates: how to offset the hidden cost of removing flex work

February 27, 2026

So, you want your employees back in the office? It’s not a one size fits all solution, and blanket return-to-office mandates can be costly to your organization. Here’s easy to follow tips to offset the hidden cost of removing flexible work arrangements.

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4 Fast facts about outplacement today

February 25, 2026

What are organizations offering currently for outplacement services and to which employee groups? How effective are outplacement services? Mercer's recent outplacement survey looked to find these answers. Here are four fast facts about outplacement today.

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“We have to let You go, but here’s how we can help you”

February 25, 2026

It’s not just your current employees that need to believe in your employment brand and value proposition. Currently departing or former employees are a really valuable asset for filling your future talent needs. Make sure they are well taken care of and they’ll be more likely to re-join or even recommend you to their friends. Read on to see how Mercer Workforce Transitions can help.

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Yes, you need a compensation team

February 25, 2026

A dedicated Compensation team fulfills a key role in many successful organizations. However, at some point, you may find yourself in a position where you need to convince leadership to invest in that team. Here's a consultant's perspective on the importance of building a strong Compensation team instead of relying on other departments to fill in the gaps.

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Four reasons why salary surveys are a must in 2021

February 23, 2026

Accurate and timely compensation data hold even greater value this year as a new post-pandemic normalcy begins to take shape. Presently, the general economy appears to have stabilized and is starting to rebound. A closer look at the details reveals significant differences across industries, locations, and company sizes. The 2021 compensation trends we see in the data reinforce how simply aging salary survey data would be a mistake.

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