Last updated: 27 June 2009
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Mercer holds regular live web briefings on a wide range of HR topics. You can also view and listen to recorded versions of all of these sessions. A complete list of upcoming live briefings and past recorded briefings is included below.
There is no cost to participate in or view the web briefings, but you will need to register. You will need an Internet-connected computer equipped for sound.
Mercer Select online demo26 June
The economic and political landscape is rapidly changing and staying current is essential. Learn more about Mercer Select, a market-leading resource that provides relevant news, views, and analysis from Mercer and third parties on the benefit, comp and HR topics that matter to you and your organization.
Expatriate benefits & compensation: Maximising the return on your investment
When did you last review your expatriate/mobility policy? Does your policy still support your business objectives, whilst driving the best return on your expatriate/mobility investment? The number of expatriate assignments is steadily growing as businesses take a more global approach. The nature of expatriate assignments has also fundamentally changed, as has the profile of the expatriate employee itself. This recorded briefing provides an overview of the current trends in mobility together with Mercer’s insights on how to best design and manage your mobility policy, benefits and compensation.
Providing benefits to domestic partners and same-gender spouses24 June
U.S. companies have increasingly been offering health and other benefits to domestic partners of their employees. As of 2008, over one-third of US employers with 500 or more employees - and one fourth of all employers - extend such coverage. And the benefits are regulated by an ever-growing body of state and local law, creating complex compliance requirements and considerations for employers.
Asia Pacific Retirement Webinar: Korea ERSA Update24 June
With the December 31, 2010 deadline fast approaching we will review the Employee Retirement Security Act (ERSA) and discuss conversions trends and progress to date among multinational companies. This web briefing will also cover new developments in proposed regulations. Multinational companies with operations in Korea will be interested in the ERSA regulations and progress, and key pension trends.
Value of total absence management in today’s environment23 June
Employee absences can easily increase an organization’s operating expenses and impact revenue growth. In today’s cost-cutting environment, there’s an even greater value in getting absence management right. Outsourcing the tracking and analysis of absences and leaves can potentially help reduce the expenses related to family and medical leaves, state-legislated leaves, sick time, company-defined absences and more. Beyond the cost in dollars, such a solution can help mitigate the risks associated with a rapidly changing regulatory environment.
Keeping employees engaged during times of change23 June
During this recorded presentation, our experts reviewed the impact of employee engagement on business performance and discuss approaches for developing cost-effective strategies to raise levels of engagement, while our guest speaker Vincent Lecerf, Group HR VP of Tarkett - corporate organisation employing 10,000 people in 40 countries - provided insights from his international experience.
Health reform series: Business Roundtable Report18 June
Mercer's monthly health reform web briefings are designed to keep employers up-to-date on the objectives for reform, elements under consideration, sources of influence and implications for improving value for employer-sponsored plans. June is a critical month for finalizing proposed legislation so Congress can advance to the reconciliation stage prior to their Summer recess.
HERO Employee Health Management (EHM) Best Practice Scorecard17 June
The HERO Scorecard comes at a time when there is extraordinary pressure to control health care costs while maintaining quality and employee satisfaction. Employers, both large and small, are turning to EHM programs to improve the health of their employees, enhance workforce productivity, and manage health care costs. The HERO Scorecard defines key program elements and best practices that research and industry experts indicate lead to the best health improvement and financial outcomes. Whether you’re just starting a wellness program, or your health management program is well-established, the list of best practices, scoring and benchmarking will help you know what to do next.
Acquiring in the USA: The key HR M&A issues16 June
With deals moving faster than ever, HR needs to be informed of the key US risks and issues ahead of time, so you can execute quickly when a deal hits.
In this recorded web briefing Mercer M&A experts discuss:
The challenge of expatriate housing: managing costs and expatriates’ expectations15 June
This recorded web briefing explores the expatriate housing challenge in today's tough economic environment and how to best to align this with your employees' expectations. Housing provisions can have a significant impact on assignees compensation packages and their expectations. Marie-Laurence Sepede, Mercer expatriate housing services product manager, outlines some recent trends and issues in expatriate accommodation prices in markets around the globe. Charlotte James, MercerPassport product manager, explores how to most effectively manage your assignee and their family's expectations whilst living overseas.
Communication in unprecedented times (English)10 June
We continue with our series of web briefings to support client strategies in the economic downturn in Latin America. When organizations face challenges such as the current economic turmoil, workforce communication becomes a critical tool for talent retention and attraction. This web briefing will help you understand the impact of communication programs in employees’ perception of the economic downturn as well as their total rewards packages.
Expatriate management policies - theory vs practice9 June
As we know cost containment is currently a hot topic amongst companies across the globe. A growing number of companies are reorganising and streamlining their expatriate management policies in order to contain and manage effectively overall costs. This recorded web briefing provides an overview of expatriate management policy theory while using real life companies as examples to discuss current policy trends being seen across the EMEA region.
The value and potential cost saving of effective absence management3 June
This web briefing recording provides an update on successful sickness absence management initiatives, including options and implications for reducing the cost of long term disability benefits.
Managing pension plan risk in unprecedented times3 June
The recent downturn in financial markets has caused many pension plan sponsors to re-think their appetite for risk. That said, although some sponsors would like to reduce exposure to risky assets, they are concerned about sacrificing the potential for enhanced returns as markets hopefully improve in the future. In this web briefing, Mercer specialists discuss: risks facing pension plans, strategies for reducing those risks, while still retaining some potential for reasonable returns and timing of the implementation of risk reduction strategies.
Mercer Select Online Demo29 May
The economic and political landscape is rapidly changing and staying current is essential. Learn more about Mercer Select, a market-leading resource that provides relevant news, views, and analysis from Mercer and third parties on the benefit, comp and HR topics that matter to you and your organization.
The future of executive pay in Europe28 May
During this one hour recorded web briefing our executive remuneration experts delve into key current issues, provide guidance on how to successfully navigate in today’s environment, and leave you with emerging best practices and future considerations.
Mental Health in the Workplace21 May
During these unprecedented times, employees may be under greater stress due to job insecurity or financial losses. In this web briefing, Mercer’s health & productivity experts discuss: signs of mental health problems, causes of stress in the workplace, prevention of stress in the workplace and the return-to-work from a mental health disorder.
Health Reform outlook: Legislative update and a Mercer survey on recession and reform21 May
In this recorded briefing, we shared the results of Mercer's recent survey on how employers are coping with the recession, what cost reductions they anticipate making for 2010, how they have been impacted by COBRA and CHIP, and where they stand on current reform proposals.
Financing demographic shifts: The future of retirement in a rapidly aging world20 May
Mercer in partnership with the World Economic Forum launched The Future of Pensions and Health Care in a Rapidly Aging World: Scenarios to 2030 to study the effects these demographic shifts could have on how societies and employers plan for and deliver pensions and health care services to the elderly. Compensation trends in the economic downturn: Latin America and the Caribbean (English)19 May
These turbulent times are driving changes in standard employment models and have profound implications for compensation planning. If you aim to develop an effective rewards strategy that will enable you to remain competitive in the workforce arena, you need to know what is going on out there. Join us for a review of the major trends and fundamental shifts in compensation in Latin America.
Navigating the new paradigm for responsible executive compensation13 May
In this recorded web briefing our executive compensation experts will delve into all the current issues, provide guidance on how to successfully navigate in today’s new environment and leave you with the top 10 things to do in 2009 to prepare for 2010.
The future of retirement in a rapidly ageing world (Asia)13 May
Vanessa Wang, Asia Business Leader and Ben Facer, ASEAN Consulting Leader, Mercer's retirement, risk & finance business
Compensation trends in the economic downturn: Latin America and the Caribbean (Spanish)12 May
These turbulent times are driving changes in standard employment models and have profound implications for compensation planning. If you aim to develop an effective rewards strategy that will enable you to remain competitive in the workforce arena, you need to know what is going on out there. Join us for a review of the major trends and fundamental shifts in compensation in Latin America.
Personal Accounts: meeting the costs and preparing to comply6 May
The Pensions Act will introduce a range of new provisions that will have significant implications for all employers. During this event, the first of a series, we consider the impact of the employer duties on P&L and balance sheets and explore the latest thinking on mitigating the impact - actions that should be taken by employers now, in order that the increased cost is not a surprise come 2012.
Influenza A(H1N1) – The value of contingency planning5 May
The emergence of Swine influenza A(H1N1) has created significant challenges for workforce management. Proactive planning and preparedness is key to managing a major global event - critical to minimizing disruption, protecting employees and maximizing an employers' ability to keep their business running. The current outbreak of swine flu may be such an event. Listen to this recording of Mercer's thought leaders to hear creative yet practical advice on managing the potential risks to your organization.
Optimizing the employee experience during an M&A transaction or other major business change4 May
Given how much the world has changed in the last year, some of the anchors of employee retention, like equity rewards and retirement savings, are losing their luster. This has put increased pressure on HR to ensure that employees have a smooth experience during the transaction, keeping employees engaged and preserving deal value. Out of this complex situation, new solutions have emerged for managing the employee experience during a major business change. Mercer, in partnership with some of its clients, will be sharing new ways of managing communication.
Long-term incentive (LTI) practices in unprecedented times
4 May
How should long-term incentive plans adjust in light of sliding share prices?
Organisational fitness: Sizing the workforce for business success30 April
Organisations today need to position themselves to navigate the short term challenges of the recession and to be ready for recovery. Simple tactic actions of cutting the workforce in order to cope with 2009 create tremors damage and jeopardise the capabilities required for sustained success. However, restructuring is an essential means for maintaining the business in the short term and continuing to provide returns to shareholders over the long term.
How can organisations improve their fitness without putting their long term health at risk? Listen to this web briefing to get practical insights on how organisations prepare for sustainable growth by right-sizing, keeping key talent, and motivating the whole workforce to deliver performance.
Standing up the HR function29 April
This recorded web briefing draws on the experience of Mercer consultants and HR executives who have dealt directly with the challenges of “standing up” former corporate units into independent companies with their own leaders and business functions, including HR.
Mercer Select online demo24 April
The economic and political landscape is rapidly changing and staying current is essential. Learn more about Mercer Select, a market-leading resource that provides relevant news, views, and analysis from Mercer and third parties on the benefit, comp and HR topics that matter to you and your organization.
Maximizing the return on your HR delivery model (Asia)22 April
Gary Tok, Greater China Business Leader, Mercer's outsourcing business
Setting and communicating competitive expatriate allowances20 April
This recorded one-hour web briefing provides you with hints on how to design a competitive expatriate package and best ways to communicate this to employees. It covers the following topics:
Transitioning in-house benefit operations: Managing transitions and creating a successful experience16 April
Organizations are facing greater challenges than ever before in today's unprecedented financial environment. However, there are several opportunities for organizations to reassess their current HR practices and improve efficiencies while reducing fiduciary risk and cost. In fact, these turbulent times serve to highlight the value in enabling your HR staff to focus more heavily on strategic business growth initiatives.
You can view the recording of our free, one-hour web briefing as we explore a variety of sourcing options and explain how you can leverage best-in-class services and solutions while optimizing time and cost management.
The value of total absence management in today’s environment9 April
Employee absences can easily increase an organization’s operating expenses and impact revenue growth. In today’s cost-cutting environment, there’s an even greater value in getting absence management right. Outsourcing the tracking and analysis of absences and leaves can potentially help reduce the expenses related to family and medical leaves, state-legislated leaves, sick time, company-defined absences, and more. Beyond the cost in dollars, such a solution can help mitigate the risks associated with a rapidly changing regulatory environment.
How to prepare for successful M&A transactions in Asia Pacific 8 April
Living in interesting times: Insights in risk management and governance of multinational retirement programmes2 April
In 2008, Mercer surveyed a cross-section of multinational companies to insight into: trends in the management of global retirement plans; the implications for decision-making processes for global funding, investment and risk management; and emerging developments in the global financial management of retirement. The web briefing will provide attendees with an opportunity to identify areas where their policies differ from market practice and consider ways in which they can enhance global retirement plan management in their organizations - in efficiencies, better risk management practices and potential cost-savings. Please join our speakers Owen O'sullivan (London) and Adrian Hartshorn (New York) for more information.
Pension funding and legislation: Who can spell relief?2 April
In today’s unprecedented times, policy makers, both at the federal and provincial level, need to act quickly to introduce funding flexibility to support plans that are in weakening funded positions.
Human capital and reward program strategies1 April
Recent global economic developments have put employment levels, pay, benefits and other workforce management issues front and center.
In this web briefing, Mercer principals discuss how businesses are tackling these subjects, while balancing short-term financial considerations with long-term sustainability and competitiveness of people programs.
Trends and approaches to aligning incentives and performance in Asia
Justin Liu, Associate Director, Mercer's human capital business Mercer Select online demo20 March
The economic and political landscape is rapidly changing and staying current is essential. Learn more about Mercer Select, a market-leading resource that provides relevant news, views, and analysis from Mercer and third parties on the benefit, comp and HR topics that matter to you and your organization.
Managing talent in Unprecedented Times - Latin America (Spanish)19 March
Insights from HR specialists on the effects these unprecedented times can have upon your workforce, talents and remuneration and benefits systems. This session was presented in Spanish.
New COBRA provisions12 March
Employers face many uncertainties and a short deadline to comply with federal requirements for COBRA enrollments special and temporary premium subsidies to help former employees keep COBRA coverage. Listen to the free, recorded web briefing for an update on requirements and open questions.
Reflecting business realities in your integration approach11 March
There's a plethora of great ideas and strategies about getting the value out of a deal with appropriate integration. Linking the degree and scope of integration to the business strategy is critical - and there is plenty of literature to back that up. How is this done practically, grounded in day-to-day realities, and what’s the role of HR in defining the right integration approach?
Building a leadership pipeline – strategies and actions to help accelerate leadership skill development (Asia)11 March
Brenda Wilson, Principal Consultant, Mercer's human capital business
New COBRA provisions4 March
Employers face many uncertainties and a short deadline to comply with federal requirements for COBRA enrollments special and temporary premium subsidies to help former employees keep COBRA coverage. Listen to the free, recorded web briefing for an update on requirements and open questions.
The challenge and promise - Global management of HR and benefits outsourcing25 February
Multinationals the world over are challenged by the practical difficulties of managing far-flung HR and benefits programs across diverse cultures and geographies. The desire for comprehensive information and a global service delivery model is nearly universal; but what does that model look like – what are the impediments – and what role might outsourcing play in making global service delivery a reality?
Please join our speakers, Julia Velixon of Mercer Outsourcing and Matthew Hunt of Mercer’s International business for this one-hour recorded web briefing as they review the insights of a recent study Mercer conducted in conjunction with Harvard Business School Publishing concerning the needs and expectations for leading-edge global solutions for benefits outsourcing.
Managing expatriates in unprecedented times – containing international assignment costs (Asia)25 February
Cathy Loose, Principal and Asia Pacific Regional Global Mobility Leader, Mercer
Difficult times, new challenges: Managing your defined contribution plan in today's changing economy24 February
Faced with the impact of a weak economy and a string of unprecedented market events, many organizations are struggling to find a balance between the need to cut costs and the desire to continue to help employees prepare for retirement. As a result, deliberations about making changes to defined contribution (DC) plans abound, but so does uncertainty about the implications of those actions (both short- and long-term, particularly given a changing regulatory environment for fiduciaries).
Join us for this one-hour recorded web briefing that addresses these concerns about DC plans with a uniquely comprehensive perspective, gained from Mercer’s deep expertise in consulting, outsourcing, and investments.
Mercer Select online demo20 February
The economic and political landscape is rapidly changing and staying current is essential. Learn more about Mercer Select, a market-leading resource that provides relevant news, views, and analysis from Mercer and third parties on the benefit, comp and HR topics that matter to you and your organization.
Managing your compensation risks18 February
This one-hour recorded web briefing explains the implications of a new law in the US (the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, which expands the ability of employees to file pay-discrimination claims), and help employers take appropriate action in response to the new law.
Pension benefit restrictions – do they apply to your plan?11 February
The funded status of many pension plans plummeted during the last quarter of 2008 as we experienced unprecedented financial market volatility and dramatic value decreases including complete collapses of some investments. While the funding level at the end of a plan year affects the amount the plan sponsor must contribute it can also cause a plan to become subject to benefit restrictions and/or a complete benefit freezing. Many plans will see these new rules for the first time in 2009, and depending on a plan’s exact funding level, restrictions could be applicable 1 April 2009.
Asia health cost containment strategies11 February
Rosaline Chow Koo, Asia Pacific Business Leader, and Chow Yoke-Fun, Regional Flex Leader, Mercer's health & benefits business
Managing expatriates in unprecedented times - containing international assignment cost9 & 12 February
Over the past decade we have witnessed unprecedented growth in overseas investments which has led to a significant increase in the number of international assignments. Now that we are experiencing a global economic downturn, many organisations are currently facing new financial challenges that will impact strongly on international assignment practices.
Recorded on 9 (Europe) and 12 (Americas) February this free 1-hour web briefing is designed for HR professional professionals who are involved in the management of expatriates or administration of expatriate policies.
Federal health care reform post election prognostication5 February
With broad health reform on the horizon and incremental reforms with employer-plan implications quickly advancing in Washington, learn about the current state of play and what to expect this year.
Incremental health care items, such as COBRA expansion and subsidies, may soon be enacted. Broader health reform may be on the horizon. These changes have implications, both positive and negative, for your current programs. You can watch the free, one-hour web briefing recording and download the presentation to learn what changes lie ahead and consider how to align your organization.
The session was led by Mercer experts Linda Havlin (Chicago), Amy Bergner (Washington) and Geoff Manville (Washington).
The challenge of expatriate housing29 January
Housing provisions can have a significant impact on assignees' compensation packages and their expectations. Recorded on 29 January 2009, this free one hour web briefing explores the challenges of expatriate accommodation.
Marie-Laurence Sepede, Mercer housing services product manager, outlines recent trends and issues in expatriate accommodation prices in markets around the globe. Charlotte James, MercerPassport product manager, discusses how to effectively manage your assignee and their family expectations whilst living overseas.
Mental health parity29 January
Current economic conditions and recently enacted MHSA parity legislation are forcing employers to renew their efforts to control health care cost increases while complying with the new legislation. The most successful organizations are examining all sources of health-related costs – medical and absence – and implementing Total Health Management strategies that aim to reduce all workforce costs associated with these potential drivers of increased utilization. The upcoming webinar is designed to help employers to comply with the new legislation while minimizing medical cost increases and maximizing indirect savings associated with effective Total Health Management.
Mercer Select online demo23 January
The economic and political landscape is rapidly changing and staying current is essential. Learn more about Mercer Select, a market-leading resource that provides relevant news, views, and analysis from Mercer and third parties on the benefit, comp and HR topics that matter to you and your organization.
Managing pensions risk: The financial implications for business22 January
Companies benefit financially and commercially from better management of multi-country pension risk. This presentation will help you understand the issues and will give you a risk management framework which can be used by your company particularly if involved in an M&A.
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