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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

Seven sins in measuring executive performance

Effectively measuring and rewarding executive performance is one of the greatest challenges facing boards and management teams. This Perspective identifies sins to avoid and virtues to pursue when setting executive performance measures and targets. (Perspective, 6 Aug 2008, 8 pages) More | Article

'Standing up' the HR function during spinoffs

Transforming a spinoff into an effective stand-alone entity requires HR to address leadership, talent, culture, legacy programs and costs, and HR infrastructure. A recent Mercer web briefing and upcoming paper offer tips on tackling these challenges. (M&A e-Bulletin, 29 Jul 2008) More | Article

Human Capital Perspective, Issue 4

Strategic co-sourcing and outsourcing of HR and compensation functions form the focus of two articles in the latest Human Capital Perspective. This issue also explores how to reward knowledge workers and manage India's human capital challenges. (Perspective, 23 Jul 2008, 16 pages) More | Article

10 myths about LDI for managing pension plan risks

To help pension plan sponsors adopt integrated retirement financial management, Mercer has launched a new series, iRFM interConnections. The first issue explores 10 myths about using liability-driven investment to manage retirement plan risks. (Mercer, 18 Jul 2008) More | Article

Mercer's presentations at WorldatWork conference

At the 2008 WorldatWork Total Rewards Conference, Mercer acted as a sponsor and presenter of nine sessions on a wide range of topics. For more information, visit our online library of conference presentation handouts and brief audio excerpts. (Perspective, 15 Jul 2008, 1 page) More | Article

Global Retirement Perspective

The latest Global Retirement Perspective looks at how the recession affects competitive benefits strategy and heightens the scrutiny of pension liabilities in deals. Other articles give tips for implementing pan-European pension and DC plans. (Perspective, 15 Jul 2008, 22 pages) More | Article

LDI strategies for pension plans in utility sector

Liability-driven investments (LDI) can help manage pension financial risk, but this strategy raises unique concerns for regulated utilities. This report discusses the use of LDI by pension plans, focusing on issues for utility industry employers. (Perspective, 10 Jul 2008, 4 pages) More | Article

Mercer's S&P 500 benchmarking study

Mercer's annual survey report "How does your retirement program stack up?" provides benchmark data on S&P 500 firms' retirement plans, including design, contributions and investment. Employers can use this data to assess their own plans' performance. (Perspective, 24 Jun 2008, 48 pages) More | Article

Investing pensions in light of accounting reform

As FASB and IASB tackle retirement plan funding and accounting reforms, this Perspective analyzes how financial statement users will interpret the changes. It also addresses why and how plan sponsors should identify, measure and manage risks. (Perspective, 12 Jun 2008, 16 pages) More | Article

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What are Perspectives?

Perspectives are analyses and viewpoints written by Mercer's Retirement, H&B, and Human Capital businesses and by the WRG on major issues, such as nonqualified deferred compensation, retirement education, and preparedness for global pandemics. Typically, Perspectives are published 1-2 times a month.

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