Mercer | Global news | Page 7

An overview of Mercer global news, Page 7:

Hong Kong

Asia | Hong Kong

Hong Kong back on top as most expensive city in Mercer 2018 index Hong Kong has reclaimed its unwelcome title as the world’s most expensive city for expats in Mercer’s latest cost of living survey, with a host of Asian cities dominating the pointy end of the annual
03 July 2018
United Arab Emirates

Middle East | United Arab Emirates

Dubai ranks second globally for the price of jeans, but living costs decrease Dubai ranks as the second-most expensive international hub for jeans according to the global human capital firm Mercer.
29 June 2018
India

Asia | India

Mercer boosts wealth advisory business through acquisition of India Life Capital As overall wealth levels are growing in India, so to is the market for capital investments.
26 June 2018
Middle East

Middle East | Regional

Zurich and Mercer partner to launch workplace savings scheme in Middle East Insurance and investment firm Zurich has launched a workplace savings solution (MySavings) in the Middle East in partnership with Mercer – the world’s largest investment consultancy.
31 May 2018
South Africa

Africa | South Africa

Talent management priorities shift in line with AI advancement in South Africa As the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities create a hybrid between human and machine contribution in the workplace, companies are rapidly adjusting the qualities that they priori
28 May 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

The best consulting firms for Healthcare, Pharma and Life Sciences A new survey has revealed which consulting companies are considered the best in the healthcare, pharmaceuticals and life sciences industry.
16 May 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

The largest actuarial and pension consulting firms in the UK The UK’s actuarial and pension consulting firms brought in a combined revenue of almost £2 billion in 2017.
14 May 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Mercer appoints Jo Holden as UK investment head International consulting firm Mercer has promoted Jo Holden as its new UK investment head.
24 April 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Mercer and Oliver Wyman helping UN with decarbonising financial services The United Nations has hired consulting firms Mercer and Oliver Wyman to serve as expert advisors on a project examining climate-related risks and opportunities for financial institutions.
19 April 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

UK cities offer poor life quality for expats compared to mainland EU Continental Europe continues to dominate the index of the world’s most liveable city for expatriates.
11 April 2018
Africa

Africa | Regional

The 10 best cities in Africa to live and work in, Port Louis tops the list South African cities appear to dominate the list of best cities to live and work in across Africa, according to new research published by international consulting firm Mercer.
23 March 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Mercer promotes Laura McKim to UK Career Business Leader Mercer has promoted Laura McKim to the role of UK Career Business Leader.
21 March 2018
Ghana

Africa | Ghana

Mercer to partner with HR industry standardisation body in Ghana Mercer is in the limelight in Africa yet again, this time for a strategic partnership signed with the Institute of Human Resource Management Practitioners (IHRMP) in Ghana.
16 March 2018
Zimbabwe

Africa | Zimbabwe

Mercer strikes partnership with Zimbabwe based consulting firm Advisory K Five months after entering a strategic partnership with Nigeria-based human resources firm EZ37, consulting firm Mercer has continued to consolidate its position on the continent with another partner
28 February 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Women in business to be disproportionately hit by digital disruption Despite multiple calls from political, economic and societal experts to promote the inclusion of women in business, the future of many women in the workforce is uncertain, according to a new study.
26 February 2018
Germany

Europe | Germany

Mercer acquires Frankfurt-based Promerit, adds 100 HR consultants The German wing of global HR consultancy has acquired Promerit, a Frankfurt-based firm specialised in HR transformation with around 100 consultants.
13 February 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Employers with better wage offering likely to attract talent more easily Employers are likely to face a tighter labour market, particularly in technical fields, as access to talent becomes increasing scarce on the back of strong growth.
08 February 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

The consulting firms that are a World Economic Forum partner Every year, thousands of CEOs, high-profile academics, scientists and international politicians converge upon the Swiss Alps to discuss the state of the world’s economy.
24 January 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Mercer joins EDGE initiative to improve diversity of workforce Consulting firm Mercer has joined a programme to improve the diversity of its workforce.
22 January 2018
Japan

Asia | Japan

Mercer acquires Japanese asset management company BFC Global consulting firm Mercer has acquired Tokyo-based asset management company BFC, in a move that extends the firm’s reach in Asia’s investment management market.
22 January 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Sick staff cost British firms £77 billion annually in lost productivity Presenteeism could be adding significant strain to the UK’s businesses, with employees remaining at work while sick inhibiting their own productivity.
19 January 2018
Australia

Oceania | Australia

Equiteq advises Pathway to Your Potential on Mercer Australia alliance Mercer Australia have announced their new strategic alliance with Pathway to Your Potential, the talent development programme (P2YP).
08 January 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

Equiteq advises Pathway to Your Potential on Mercer Australia alliance Mercer Australia has announced a new strategic alliance with talent development programme Pathway to Your Potential (P2YP).
08 January 2018
Asia

Asia | Regional

Asian cities rank as most expensive in global Mercer survey Global business hubs in Asia have again dominated Mercer’s annual cost-of-living survey of ‘most expensive for expats’ list, with five cities across the region ranking among the top ten.
05 January 2018
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

UK wage stagnation means nation lags behind global growth upturn Global trends highlight that while there has been continued improvement in employment figures, real-wage growth has stagnated since the financial crisis.
04 January 2018
United Arab Emirates

Middle East | United Arab Emirates

Middle East CEO Mustafa Faizani on Mercer's footprint in the region Mustafa Faizani, the CEO of Mercer for India, Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (IMETA), reflects on the firm’s footprint and service portfolio in the region.
20 December 2017
Singapore

Asia | Singapore

Mercer reports ongoing decline in Singapore employee engagement Employee satisfaction levels in Singapore have continued their recent decline according to a survey conducted by consulting firm Mercer, with employee disenchantment toward their company’s workplace
15 December 2017
Nigeria

Africa | Nigeria

Mercer South Africa partners with Nigerian HR consultancy EZ37 Solutions The South African arm of Mercer has agreed an alliance with EZ37 Solutions, a Nigeria based human resources consultancy.
12 December 2017
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

UK companies on board with gender pay gap reporting legislation New gender pay reporting legislation has come into force in the UK, requiring companies with more than 250 employees to yearly release statutory calculations showing how large the pay gap is between
04 December 2017
Morocco

Africa | Morocco

Mercer opens new francophone Africa hub in Casablanca, Morocco Global human resources consultancy Mercer has opened a new hub in Morocco.
01 November 2017
United Kingdom

Europe | United Kingdom

UK workforce monitor notes workforce projection mismatches Migration continues to be an area of acute uncertainty for the UK, as Brexit threatens to make the nation a hostile environment for European emigrants.
17 October 2017
United States

North America | United States

Financially-stressed workers costs US employers $250 billion in lost wages According to new research, $250 billion in US annual wage losses can be attributed to the effects of financial stress.
03 October 2017

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