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2020 Canada Geographic Salary Differential Survey

February 11, 2026

Check out the highlights from Mercer’s 2020 Canada Geographic Salary Differential Tool to get a head start on your compensation planning.

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Why survey data (still) matters

February 10, 2026

Times of uncertainty naturally make us feel overwhelmed and anxious. It's tempting to spend time on other essential activities and choose not to participate in compensation and benefits surveys and maybe to even consider compensation surveys as a variable cost that you can reduce this year. Not now; you’re going to need this data.

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Crafting your remote work policy: pros and cons of the virtual work revolution

February 10, 2026

More and more workers today are looking for the option to work remotely. With the help of modern technology, it’s a perfectly realistic option for many. Offering virtual work opportunities could be an attractive strategy for you as an HR professional, but it’s not ideal for every situation. Are you ready to start developing your virtual work policy?

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The shifting purpose of base pay

February 10, 2026

Budgets for merit-based salary increases have remained flat for years, meaning your company should be looking to other avenues for incentivizing and retaining top-performing employees. The use of performance-based bonus is an attractive option for doing so, but only when executed correctly.

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The secret behind Mercer data quality

February 09, 2026

A recent Mercer study found that 44% of HR professionals consider data quality and data reliability to be top reasons for choosing one human resource survey provider over another. With this in-depth overview of our quality processes, learn exactly how we compile and curate top-quality Mercer data for every single survey we publish.

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To pay for performance, give the salary increase a break

February 09, 2026

With stagnant annual increase budgets, how are employers rewarding employees? Read how talent and rewards expert Lauren Matthews suggests you take the pressure off and make salary increases more effective.

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Participating in Mercer surveys is key to your success

February 06, 2026

Explore the many benefits of participating in Mercer Salary Surveys. Go beyond just the cost savings and dive into how providing your organizations data can help you make informed decisions about compensation, attract and retain top talent, and stay ahead of industry trends.

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