Slagin Parakatil of Mercer Geneva provides HRadio listeners with an overview of findings from Mercer’s annual quality of living survey measuring 39 criteria in 215 countries. (Podcast, 5 Nov 2009) More
Workplace absences take a toll not just on employer budgets, but also on health care costs. Mercer's Michael Klachefsky provides a look at how employee absences drive up costs and steps employers can take to reduce expenses. (HRadio, 5 Nov 2009) More
Economic challenges of the past year have thrown a monkey wrench in traditional compensation planning. Susan Haberman outlines information in a new Mercer database that helps employers create competitive pay packages. (HRadio, 4 Nov 2009) More
Last year, the economy forced many organizations to freeze salaries or reduce pay increases. Mercer's Shinny Feng and HRadio’s Richard Klein discuss ways to address salaries that are now behind market as a result of cost containment measures. (HRadio, 3 Nov 2009) More
Insurance-linked securities can be an attractive asset class for institutional investors looking to diversify their holdings. Ryan Bisch of Mercer Melbourne tells HRadio listeners which investors may find these products appropriate. (HRadio, 3 Nov 2009) More
This week HRadio news looks at health care reform, extending COBRA subsidies, pension funding relief, guidance on ''normal retirement age,'' Form 5500, TARP guidance and the week ahead in Washington. Timing in minutes and seconds of the news is 5:11. (HRadio, 2 Nov 2009) More
The current economic turmoil presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity for transforming employer benefits. Mercer experts John Betts and Christine Owen provide HRadio listeners with an overview of considerations for governments and employers. (HRadio, 2 Nov 2009) More
Employers designing health benefits plans for Latin American countries must first consider each nation’s social security system. Andres Guzman, of Mercer Latin America, provides HRadio with an overview and a look at some country-specific issues. (Podcast, 2 Nov 2009) More
Recent economic turmoil presents a unique opportunity for transforming health benefits. Mercer’s Christine Owen and Bernd Jan Sikken of the World Economic Forum talk with HRadio about issues workforce demographics pose for employer plans. (HRadio, 30 Oct 2009) More
A US government initiative to increase liquidity in securitized markets offers double-digit returns, but may not be the right fit for all investors. Mercer's Alan Papier explains the program and key considerations for HRadio listeners. (Podcast, 30 Oct 2009) More
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