Asia on the Buyside

Between March and April 2010, 155 senior executives with Asia-based corporations and private equity firms that have undertaken a cross-border acquisition over the past three years were asked about their views on the human capital and risk management issues that impacted the success of their purchase. A new M&A report by Mercer produced in partnership with Kroll includes the survey findings and insights from Mercer and Kroll consultants that readers will find both interesting and useful as they consider their next transaction.

Perspectives

Global Human Capital Perspective

Issue 1 of 2010 is now available

This online publication by Mercer addresses and stimulates thinking around effective human capital management in today’s competitive global marketplace. The current issue includes an article on the current thinking around career management and the impact of the economic downturn on how organizations approach this aspect of total rewards. The perspective also includes an article based on the findings from a global financial services executive incentive plan snapshot survey conducted in North America and Europe and another article on current challenges in managing employee mobility globally.

Providing the right motivation and executive rewards for the economic upturn

The global economic crisis hit Asia to varying degrees in 2009. In the aftermath, Asia’s recovery appears to be occurring at a much faster rate than predicted. Drawn on insights from Mercer surveys and consulting experience, read the latest Perspective from Mercer on the executive remuneration challenges that organizations are facing and a guide for developing effective and defensible executive remuneration programs.

Organizations are currently faced with the twin-challenge of developing programs that will not only drive motivation and retain key executives but effectively deal with the risks of uneven or unexpected economic results. Boards will have to achieve under intense public scrutiny.

Ready to rebound: Getting your talent focused for growth

Ready to rebound: Getting your talent focused for growth (Webcast)

The economic downturn was a game-changer. It disrupted well-laid plans for a host of talent programs — from careers and training to performance management and leadership succession — and forced organizations to scale back, sometimes dramatically. Mercer’s recently conducted Future of Talent Management Survey shows how employers are coming to terms with the impact of the economic downturn on talent programs. The survey also captures their expectations regarding future talent management issues and priorities.

View the recording of our webcast to learn about our regional as well as global survey findings, the implications of recent talent decisions taken by organizations and insights on what changes are required in talent programs to support future business success.

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