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By Laura Simcox, SPHR, Solution Manager – Human Resources, Perceptive Software With the current economic downturn, human resources (HR) departments are looking for ways to eliminate inefficiency and introduce new cost saving measures. From... More...

This Briefing Paper explores the business case for investing in employee and manager self-service, from the widely-anticipated efficiency gains for HR functions, line managers and individual employees to the broader business benefits that come from b... More...

On June 19, 2008, the Supreme Court issued an opinion in Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. v. Glenn, holding that where an insurance company both determines an appeal for ERISA benefits and pays that claim, a conflict of interest as described in Firest... More...

Getting members to appreciate and value their pension is the top challenge facing Europe's defined contribution pension plans, yet only a small proportion currently invest in member education, according to a survey by Mercer. The survey covered 235 o... More...

The HR profession is often fast paced in naturefrequently requiring the ability to juggle a myriad of activities (ranging from hiring and retention to benefits management and compensation) all at different points in the process. It's no surprise the... More...

For human resource managers, balancing tactical with strategic roles, juggling benefits and employee-related projects and trying to best meet the needs of the organization, employee self-service may have always been in demand. The growth of employee... More...

Earlier this year, Mercer Human Resource Consulting asked finance executives around the world to answer several questions about the management of their defined benefit (DB) pension risks. Topics included: Concern and actions regarding le... More...

The Principal Financial Group(R) today announces the 2006 winners of The Principal(R) 10 Best Companies for Employee Financial Security. The independent panel of judges who selected the winners praised the companies for their ongoing commitment... More...

Companies are investing more in health and productivity management (HPM) programs in an effort to stem rising health care costs, yet have found it difficult to evaluate their economic return, impact on employee health status and overall return on inv... More...

Back in the 1980s, Malcolm Baldrige made the argument that quality goes hand in hand with improved productivity, lower costs, and increased profitability. In the years that followed, systematic quality control became the norm for US business. Today, ... More...

At a time when a number of the nation's largest employers are freezing their defined benefit (DB) pension plans, Mercer Human Resource Consulting is today launching a new comprehensive program, Mercer Frozen Plan Solutions, to help employers better m... More...

A recent wave of suicide bombings and localized regional tensions raises a fundamental question about the safety of employees stationed or traveling overseas: How can an employer protect the people on overseas assignments in the event of either a per... More...

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Take Control of the Human Resource Paper Trail, by Laura Simcox, SPHR

Beyond Efficiency: Building a Broader Business Case for HR Self-Service

The Supreme Court Considers Conflicts of Interest in Benefit Claims Procedures

European Pension Survey – Defined Contribution Schemes

Are You Prepared for This Generation? And The Next?

Selecting the Right Employee Self-service System: It’s in the Wizards

Global Pension Risk Survey

The Principal 10 Best Companies for Employee Financial Security 2006

Standards for Measuring Health and Productivity Management Program Efficiency

Care Focused Purchasing Presses Ahead With Agenda

New Mercer Program Helps Employers Manage Frozen Pension Plans

Reaching Out to Overseas Employees in Times of Crisis

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