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Executive pay disclosure in Europe

The push for enhanced compensation disclosure is occurring not only in the United States, but also in Europe. This Perspective reviews the European Union Commission recommendations and discusses actual and potential changes in disclosure practices. (Perspective, 5 Dec 2007, 8 pages) More | Article

Benchmarking best retention practices for M&As

Retaining key people is paramount to a deal's success, but data on best practices has been scarce -- until now. A new survey by Microsoft and Mercer reveals the keys to retention program design and implementation at 22 multinational companies. (M&A e-Bulletin, 4 Dec 2007) More | Article

Survey: Retirement plan changes for PPA, FAS 158

To learn how retirement plan sponsors are adjusting to the Pension Protection Act and new accounting rules, Mercer is conducting an online survey of utility-industry employers. Participants responding by December 15 will receive a free survey report. (Perspective, 29 Nov 2007, 1 page) More | Article

Understanding the real value of SERPs

This issue of Retirement Perspective explains the value of SERPs; the need for companies to grasp SERP terms and conditions, including their competitive aspects; and the role of this often-misunderstood benefit in total remuneration strategies. (Perspective, 29 Oct 2007, 12 pages) More | Article

Global Retirement Perspective

The latest Global Retirement Perspective launches two series, one on "Design for the Future" and another on defined contribution plans. The use of pension plan surveys and the impact of a new Korean retirement law on multinationals also are explored. (Perspective, 25 Oct 2007, 21 pages) More | Article

Engaging employees to drive global success

What motivates employees to vest in an organization's goals? Answers to this question appear in a new Mercer paper, Engaging employees to drive global business success. A November 8 web briefing will further explore our survey findings on engagement. (Mercer, 16 Oct 2007) More | Article

Board election changes likely to cause power shift

The move to a majority-vote standard and proposals to give shareholders more say in board elections are altering the power balance within corporations. This Perspective describes pending governance changes and implications for boards and management. (Perspective, 12 Oct 2007, 8 pages) More | Article

Growing challenge of global leadership development

HR executives facing the challenge of ensuring the right global leadership is in place at the right time can gain insights from a new Mercer paper that combines comments from recent executive roundtables with ideas from our leadership experts. (Perspective, 8 Oct 2007, 1 page) More | Article

Executive compensation practices for tax-exempts

As the IRS intensifies its scrutiny of tax exempt organizations' executive compensation and governance, organizations must review their practices. This Perspective summarizes recent developments and recommendations for executive pay and governance. (Perspective, 5 Oct 2007, 6 pages) More | Article

Perspective: Disclosure tables and investor needs

As the first proxy season using the SEC's revised disclosures closes, companies are evaluating their experience and stakeholder reactions. This Perspective explores whether investors benefited from the added information or were simply more confused. (Perspective, 28 Aug 2007, 8 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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