Feature articles

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Managing human capital in the Nordics

Kimmo Sollo, Mercer’s Human Capital Business Leader for the Nordics and Country Leader for Finland, discusses the challenges of managing human capital in a region with a highly educated workforce, a distinct culture and shifting workforce demographics.

Employers are reshaping talent management programs as economy shifts toward growth

Mercer’s new Future of Talent Management Survey shows that employers – anticipating greater emphasis on talent management and greater competition for key talent – plan to reshape most of their talent programs as the economy shifts out of the recessionary period.

Organizations emphasize leadership as the economy rebounds

Mercer’s Future of Talent Management Survey highlights leadership as a top priority. Leadership consulting experts Joachim Bohner and Colleen O’Neill explain why and discuss the leadership challenges facing organizations worldwide today.

The future of rewards and talent management technology

Kim Seals, Global Leader of Human Capital Operations and Technology Solutions for Mercer’s Human Capital business, discusses new developments in rewards and talent management technology and how to make smart technology decisions that have a greater bottom-line impact.

The talent crisis in the Canadian energy sector

This article, excerpted from a Mercer Point of View paper, describes new research that explores the demographic challenges and opportunities facing the Canadian oil and gas sector and explains why thoughtful workforce planning is needed to ensure adequate workforce levels with the right skills for the future.

Also in this issue

• Mercer releases array of human capital studies and reports 
• Mercer announces plans to acquire ORC 
• Mercer to host EMEA Compensation and Benefits Conference in October 
• African cities rank high on Mercer’s new Cost of Living Survey