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Growth Rate for Health Costs Sank This Year
Human Capital & Careers

Growth Rate for Health Costs Sank This Year

The average increase was only 2.4%, a historically low rate, according to Mercer data.
By David McCann | November 16, 2016
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Employers Warm to Telemedicine Benefits
Human Capital & Careers

Employers Warm to Telemedicine Benefits

A Mercer survey finds 59% of large U.S. firms cover a telemedicine program, compared with 30% in 2015.
By Matthew Heller | November 3, 2016
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CEO Pay Ratio Lower than Expected: Mercer
Risk & Compliance

CEO Pay Ratio Lower than Expected: Mercer

Research suggests the average ratio between CEO compensation and that of a typical worker is closer to 200:1 than the widely reported 300:1.
By David McCann | September 28, 2016
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Brexit Jolts U.S. Pension Plan Funding Levels
Retirement Plans

Brexit Jolts U.S. Pension Plan Funding Levels

A Mercer survey finds the funded status of S&P 1500 plans dropped to 76% after the U.K.'s vote to leave the EU.
By Christopher Hosford | July 6, 2016
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Employers Feeling Pain of Obamacare Compliance
Human Resources

Employers Feeling Pain of Obamacare Compliance

Half of the employers surveyed by Mercer say the additional administrative burden of proving compliance has been "very significant."
By Matthew Heller | April 13, 2016
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More Companies Opting for Private Health Exchanges
Human Capital & Careers

More Companies Opting for Private Health Exchanges

Mercer, perhaps a bellwether for growth in the private exchange space, will have 31% more active-employee exchange clients in 2016.
By David McCann | October 15, 2015
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Rise in Health Plan Costs to Continue in 2016
Tax

Rise in Health Plan Costs to Continue in 2016

The rate of cost growth for health-care benefits is slowing but is still well above increases in the Consumer Price Index.
By Matthew Heller | September 17, 2015
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CFO Compensation Rises 6.7% At Large Firms
Human Resources

CFO Compensation Rises 6.7% At Large Firms

Survey finds increases in all CFO pay elements last year, with strong corporate results fueling the rise in performance-driven bonus payouts.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | August 11, 2015
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More Firms Have Positive View of Obamacare Ruling
Human Capital & Careers

More Firms Have Positive View of Obamacare Ruling

29% said the decision would be good for them, compared with 17% who said it wouldn't.
By Matthew Heller | July 2, 2015
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GOP Offering Fixes if ACA Subsidies Are Struck Down
Risk & Compliance

GOP Offering Fixes if ACA Subsidies Are Struck Down

With Obamacare hanging in the balance, Republicans seek temporary protection for people who would lose their subsidies.
By Matthew Heller | June 12, 2015
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Health Plan Enrollment Fears Prove Moot
Human Capital & Careers

Health Plan Enrollment Fears Prove Moot

New Affordable Care Act requirements to offer health benefits to more employees didn't budge the enrollment needle at all.
By David McCann | March 18, 2015
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Costs Slow as Health Care Consumerism Grows
Human Capital & Careers

Costs Slow as Health Care Consumerism Grows

Annual hikes remain historically low for a second consecutive year, partly in response to corporate benefits strategies.
By Mercer, Tracy Watts, and Beth Umland | December 31, 2014
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Who’s the Top-Dog Private-Exchange Vendor?
Human Capital & Careers

Who’s the Top-Dog Private-Exchange Vendor?

Consultancy Mercer is the new private-exchange market leader. Or is it?
By David McCann | October 14, 2014
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Wal-Mart Part-Timers to Lose Health-Care Benefits
Workplace Issues

Wal-Mart Part-Timers to Lose Health-Care Benefits

Employees of the retailer that work less 30 hours a week will no longer be covered under the company's health-care plans.
By Matthew Heller | October 8, 2014
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