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Is a 4-day work week the dramatic change the Canadian workplace needs?  image

Is a 4-day work week the dramatic change the Canadian workplace needs?

July 31, 2023

When the pandemic hit, people across the world saw how quickly their day-to-day work environments could change when forced to adapt practically overnight. This opened minds to the idea of a broader, more flexible workplace evolution.

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Loud quitting: what is it and why HR should be talking about it

July 27, 2023

Last year we were all talking about quiet quitting. What's happening now, though, is that some employees aren't being so quiet. We dive into the newest trend among disengaged employees (who are probably actively looking for a new job as you read this).

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Do employers still provide a car allowance in the age of virtual working?

July 19, 2023

Transportation benefits have shifted over the years as companies and employees both looked to more sustainability. What do employers offer today in a world where so many are also offering remote work? Look at the results of Mercer's Canadian Transportation...

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Moving forward to support employees

July 17, 2023

In Canada, just over 100 employers participated in the survey, half of whom reported that talent shortages remain a challenge. The good news is that employers do feel that the challenge has been easing up over the last 6 months, although almost 30%continue to experience significant talent shortages. See what else is important to employers when managing their workforce.

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Tips for linking leaders’ performance goals to corporate success

June 23, 2023

Long-term incentives are considered a standard piece of the rewards package and key drivers of engagement for many employers and employees. However, selecting the right performance metrics and determining how outcomes lead to payout are critical to ensuring this vehicle is able to drive home alignment to the company’s overall success. Read through the helpful tips and considerations shared by Ryan Cameron, one of Mercer’s incentive design experts to find out if your LTI plan is in need of a tune-up.

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Types of pay structures – which is best for my organization?

May 25, 2023

There are many different structure designs and not all support the same sort of pay management. Let’s take a look at the many different types of pay management constructs and consider how they might work for various employee populations and organizational cultures. Do you have the best pay structure for your organization?

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Determining if your pay is competitive

May 18, 2023

Understanding whether or not your compensation program is competitive is a fundamental question that you'll likely have to address if working in human resources. What exactly does 'competitive' mean and how do you find out? Read on for some helpful tips.

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