The South African labour department's first "blitz" inspection of the security industry across the country aims to ensure compliance with labour laws, ranging from occupational health and safety to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. (Access limited, Select News, 17 Feb 2010) More
A consultation paper on draft investment governance principles and best practices for trust- and contract-based work defined contribution schemes have been published by the UK's Investment Governance Group. Comments are due 5 May 2010. (Access limited, Select News, 16 Feb 2010) More
In the EMEA region, a company car is an important benefit for attracting and retaining top talent. This regional International Car Policies report is a valuable reference guide that can help you to define new strategies and optimise your car policy. (Access limited, Insights, 02/15/2010, 105 pages) More | Article
Employers in the Asia Pacific region find that a company car is an important benefit for attracting and retaining top talent. This regional International Car Policies report can help you to define new strategies and optimise your car policy. (Access limited, Insights, 02/15/2010, 57 pages) More | Article
A company car is an important benefit for attracting and retaining top talent. Mercer's International Car Policies report for the Americas is a valuable reference guide that can help you to define new strategies and optimise your car policies. (Access limited, Insights, 02/15/2010, 59 pages) More | Article
A staged set of major reforms designed to shift Australia's general skilled migration program from a "supply" to a "demand" driven system has been announced by the Immigration Minister. Priorities will be given to employer-sponsored migration. (Access limited, Select News, 15 Feb 2010) More
Tight compensation budgets challenge HR professionals to dig deep to discover what motivates workers. In this HRadio excerpt from a roundtable discussion, Mercer experts look at the role demographics play in shaping retention strategies. (HRadio, 12 Feb 2010) More
The United Kingdom’s Pensions Regulator wants improved trustee recordkeeping and has published a consultation with standards for member records and scheme targets for the accuracy of common data. Comments may be submitted until 27 Apr 2010. (Access limited, Select News, 12 Feb 2010) More
The United Kingdom has submitted regulations to Parliament for approval of a new medical fitness note for employees returning to work after absence for illness or injury. If approved, the new fit note will be effective as of 6 Apr 2010. (Access limited, Select News, 11 Feb 2010) More
The European Commission has initiated action against Greece for failing to comply with a European Court of Justice ruling that found the difference in the retirement age for male and female civil servants violates European Union equal pay principles. (Access limited, Select News, 10 Feb 2010) More
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