DC pensions fare well in market surge but timing of retirement is crucial

Surging equity prices mean that many employees may be able to work fewer years than recently feared in order to retire on a reasonable income, according to calculations from Mercer. Mercer's new "DC Barometer" shows how changes in annuity and investment markets, as well as contribution levels, can influence the expected retirement age and income of defined contribution (DC) pension scheme members.

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Mercer's M&A HR guide

M&A HR issues around the world

Whether it’s your first merger and acquisition transaction or your 100th, Mercer’s new guide, M&A HR Issues Around the World, will help you gain a general understanding of the key HR issues that may be encountered during the initial planning phase through implementation and close.

Written by local Mercer experts, M&A HR Issues Around the World summarises the HR environment for business transactions in 29 countries.

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Mercer human capital anthology

The human capital agenda in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA)

No doubt 2009 has been testing for business leaders and HR professionals, as they had to drive their organisations through the storm and find real-time solutions for survival while not losing sight of longer-term goals.

Mercer's new anthology - "The human capital agenda in EMEA during unprecedented times" - offers timely materials to help, focusing specifically on Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Catch up on the key learnings from our 2009 EMEA compensation & benefits conference and pre-register for our 2010 conference in Madrid on 7-8 October.

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