Transforming for the Future

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The Transforming for the Future podcast series features Mercer's experts who are helping organizations stay ahead of the curve by embracing transformation, exploring new ways of working, and reinventing their employee experience. We'll discuss the most pressing issues facing leaders today and how to shape the future of work so that your business and people thrive. For more Mercer insights, please visit www.mercer.com/transformation.

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October 10, 202415 min

Reward trends across the Asian renewables industry

In this podcast episode, Milan Taylor interviews Disha Kaushal about the pressing issues facing renewable energy companies in Asia. The key concerns discussed include the challenge of finding and retaining the right talent at the right price, the impact of skills overlap with other industries, and the aging populations in key markets. The cost pressures of hiring talent from outside the organization and the higher attrition levels in the renewable sector are also discussed.

August 2, 202411 min

The Emergence of Unions in Retail: Trends and Opportunities

In this episode, join David Kopsch, Senior Principal and Leader of Mercer’s Retail Industry Practice, and Heather Frank, a Principal in Mercer’s Workforce Transformation Practice, as they explore the dynamic world of employee relations in the retail industry. They highlight the drivers behind the rise of union support, working with an unionized workforce, and strategies for fostering strong employee relations. Tune in to discover effective labor relations strategies for shaping the future of work in the retail industry.

July 3, 202418 min

Insights for Energy Leaders in a Changing Landscape

In this episode of the Transforming for the Future podcast series, Milan Taylor and Kate Bravery discuss key findings from Mercer's Global Talent Trends 2024 study impacting the Energy industry. Together they highlight four trends: driving human-centric productivity, anchoring to trust and equity, boosting the corporate immune system, and cultivating digital-first cultures. Tune in to gain insights from over 15,000 executives, investors, HR professionals and employees into the challenges and opportunities organizations face in today's workplace.

April 30, 202419 min

How pay transparency and pay equity impact total rewards

This episode spotlights pay equity within the context of total rewards. Discover how to strategically align these to crucial elements of your employee value proposition to ensure that your overall total rewards philosophy and programs align with the principles of fair pay and support your pay equity objectives. Learn about the EU Directive on Pay Transparency and Equal Pay, and identify the secrets to successful implementation through change management, empowering and engaging employees with a greater understanding of your total rewards offering. We will discuss this further with our host, Gord Frost, Global Rewards Leader, Lea Lonsted, DEI & Pay Equity Leader for Europe and the UK, Sean McHale, European Rewards Leader, and Tauseef Rahman, Career Partner.

February 21, 202415 min

Navigating Energy Industry Changes for Total Worker Health

Discover the importance of prioritizing employee health and well-being in the energy industry with our podcast episode, "Empowering Energy." Join us as we delve into the critical role of employee wellness in this evolving landscape. For more Mercer insights, please visit: www.mercer.com/transformation

January 17, 202419 min

Accelerating Talent and Rewards with Skills-Powered Practices

Join us in our latest episode as we dive into the fascinating world of skills-powered organizations. Discover how companies are leveraging skills to reskill and upskill their workforce, transforming trucker drivers into marketing analysts and beyond. We'll unveil exclusive insights from Mercer's Skills Snapshot research survey, highlighting the growing trend of skills-powered practices in organizations. Explore the concept of skills taxonomies and how data-driven approaches are reshaping talent management strategies. For more Mercer insights, please visit: www.mercer.com/transformation

September 22, 202312 min

What are the impacts of people risk in the energy industry?

In this Transforming for the Future episode, Mercer’s Energy Industry Leader Milan Taylor interviews Geoff Smith, Managing Partner, Gulf Coast Region at Mercer. Geoff shares his perspectives based on the global challenges facing the industry as well as the overall energy transition, skills, and the impact of people risks. For more Mercer insights, please visit: www.mercer.com/transformation

June 23, 202313 min

Talent demand is transforming the automotive industry

Tune into this episode to find out how talent is changing within the automotive industry and what organizations can do to attract new types of talent as the industry leans into technology. Mercer’s global leader of the Automotive industry, Mike Ponicall, chats with Mercer’s Mike Sagle and Shari Chernack, who share their automotive and transformation expertise. For more Mercer insights, please visit: www.mercer.com/transformation

March 24, 20237 min

How retirement programs can support talent acquisition and retention for retailers

In this episode, Mercer’s Retail Industry Leader, David Kopsch interviews Ken Lowe, a Senior Principal in with Mercer, about the impact of retirement programs for talent attraction and retention at retailers. For more Mercer insights, please visit: www.mercer.com/transformation

January 25, 202314 min

Pay equity in the energy industry

Organizations in the Energy industry are working to address pay equity and diversity, equity and inclusion challenges today. Listen as Mercer’s Global Energy Leader, Milan Taylor interviews Lea Lonsted, Mercer’s pay equity leader for Europe and the UK, about these issues and why DEI should be a priority for energies companies right now. For more Mercer insights, please visit: www.mercer.com/transformation