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Join Mercer at HR Technology Conference and Expo

To learn how Mercer's technology solutions can help address talent management, workforce analytics, HR operations and compensation issues, visit us at booth 750 at the 11th annual HR Technology Conference & Exposition in Chicago, Oct. 15-17. (Mercer, 1 Oct 2008) More | Article

Empowering Generation Y employees

With Baby Boomers retiring at a breakneck rate, members of Generation Y are the most rapidly growing segment of the workforce. This Retail Industry Focus looks at what employers can do to unleash Gen Y employees' potential and achieve business goals. (Mercer, 16 Sep 2008) More | Article

Effective governance and cost management of global risk benefits

Multinationals looking to curb the rising costs of risk benefit coverage can gain strategies through Mercer's Sept. 29 web briefing. This session will discuss governance processes to help balance different costs and risks -- globally and locally. (Web Casts, 4 Sep 2008) More | Article

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

HRadio -- August 19: News and Features

Following the news, this week's HRadio looks at the shortfall in pension plan funding, IT solutions for talent management and ways to motivate and retain knowledge workers. (Podcast, 19 Aug 2008) More | Article

Using outsourcing to transform HR

Few changes have greater impact on HR and an organization than outsourcing. As this Point of View paper discusses, HR outsourcing can be a transformational event, offering a chance to reshape internal HR's strategic role and contributions. (Mercer, 18 Aug 2008) More | Article

HRadio -- August 12: News and Features

After the weekly news roundup, HRadio looks at smoking cessation programs, total rewards for multigenerational workforces and the likelihood that near-retirees' savings will come up short. (Podcast, 12 Aug 2008) More | Article

HRadio -- August 5: News and Features

After this week's news roundup, HRadio looks at socially responsible investment, increasing sales force productivity and boosting participation in wellness programs. (Podcast, 5 Aug 2008) 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

HRadio -- July 29: News and features

After reviewing the week's news, HRadio turns to ERISA and state law compliance, reports on pensions in Latin America, describes talent management best practices and gives the highlights of Mercer's latest world-wide cost of living survey. (Podcast, 29 Jul 2008) More | Article