As companies continue trimming workforce costs, Mercer's Sue Routhier reports findings from two recent surveys on severance practices for rank-and-file employees. Survey results focus on how severance payments are made and the average size of payouts. (Podcast, 3 Apr 2009) More
This week's news looks at the week ahead in Washington, bonus restrictions for recipients of TARP funds and final rules on investment advice for 401(k)-type plans. (Podcast, 30 Mar 2009) More
Sue Routhier reports on a recent global study that found organizations with an engaging corporate culture not only differentiate themselves as employers, but foster commitment among employees that pays off in organizational performance. (Podcast, 27 Mar 2009) More
This week's news looks at COBRA premium reduction notices from DOL, IRS interim guidance on asset averaging for minimum funding purposes, a new effective date for regulations on 401(k) investment advice and the week ahead in Washington. (Podcast, 23 Mar 2009) More
With executive pay under increasing scrutiny, Mercer's Jennifer Wagner explains the roots of some of today's problems with incentive pay and suggests steps organizations can take to better balance risks and rewards. (Podcast, 18 Mar 2009) More
The news looks at Obama's health care principles, retirement security, PPA penalty changes, the week ahead in Washington, making union organizing easier, a proposal on PPA penalties, two reports on employer-sponsored health care and a new 4010 rule. (Podcast, 16 Mar 2009) More
Tonushree Mondal explains how functional excellence can help organizations raise the bar on performance through the use of high-impact talent management tools that can provide an edge in the competition for talent. (Podcast, 13 Mar 2009) More
In tough economic times, innovative employees can provide companies with a competitive edge. Sue Routhier reports on corporate practices designed to do just that. (Podcast, 13 Mar 2009) More
This week's news covers a congressional hearing on FMLA expansion, an IRS study of hospital executives' pay, changes in MSP filings for health plans, a court ruling on fiduciaries and underfunded pension plans, and the week ahead in Washington. (Podcast, 9 Mar 2009) More
In this case study, Ilene Siscovick shares her experiences helping an organization transform its marketing department to build its premium brand. (Podcast, 6 Mar 2009) More