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Compensation planning 2009: US forecast and trends

Join Mercer's Sept. 25 web briefing to learn total rewards strategies for winning the talent wars. This 2009 compensation planning session will look at the latest US trends, including which rewards and workforce segments to target for investment. (Web Casts, 4 Sep 2008) More | Article

Employer group challenges ISS on voting policies

The Center on Executive Compensation, responding to a policy survey from ISS Governance Services, recommended improvements to the proxy advisor's peer group determination process, quality control, pay plan voting policies and say on pay. (Select News, 15 Aug 2008) More  


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Driving change through effective communication

Organizational change succeeds only if employees modify their behaviors accordingly. Mercer's workforce communication and change strategies can help drive this transformation. To learn more, view our interactive publications and articles. (Mercer, 21 Aug 2008) More | Article

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The expanding roles of the chief medical officer

This article examines the evolving role of the chief medical officer, who is now responsible for aligning a hospital's mission with the medical needs of the community being served. (Physician Executive, 4 Sep 2008, 5 pages) More  | Article 

A trip to the future of BPO

Standardized solutions and improved use of technology will enable business process outsourcing (BPO) to provide support for general and administrative (G&A) business functions, including HRO, this overview says. (IHRIM.link, 4 Sep 2008, 3 pages) More  

Special report: Employee relocation

This article examines recent trends in corporate relocation policies. It says many companies are being forced to rethink their policies as more employees turn down relocation assignments because of the current housing slump. (Workforce Management, 4 Sep 2008, 6 pages) More  | Article 

Training during a recession

During an economic turndown, this article suggests, training officers should offer more online programs, decrease class sizes and focus on a smaller group of employees. (T+D, 3 Sep 2008, 5 pages) More  | Article 

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