Mercer's automotive industry practice provides strategic advice and support to over 275 organizations around the globe. Within the auto industry community, experts in each major manufacturing location around the world monitor the impact of seismic shifts taking place in the industry — such as electrification, autonomy and mobility — to better understand the impact of these changes on the attraction, retention and motivation of talent. These changes are dramatically affecting the people strategy of all automobile OEMs and suppliers, as well as general manufacturers where the modernization of plants and equipment calls for more digital and technologically oriented employees. Services span total rewards, retirement and healthcare strategy, investment consulting, talent management, employee communication and engagement, workforce planning, M&A, and HR delivery.

Partnering with organizations across the energy value chain, this practice addresses the Human Capital impact of the energy transition and transformation, digitalization, artificial intelligence and robotics. Teams collaborate on pressing issues such as planning and preparing for the impact of the energy transition and ESG on the workforce, driving improved performance through redesigned rewards philosophies and incentives, working buy and sell side for M&A transactions, and identifying and sourcing new skills for future industry business models. Mercer's energy experts operate through established peer-to-peer forums and networks — including the Africa, Middle East, Asia Pacific, and European Energy HR Strategy Networks — connecting HR industry leaders to discuss topical issues and develop pragmatic insights. Solutions span attraction, retention, development and engagement of diverse teams across upstream, midstream, downstream, and renewables segments.

The financial services and insurance (FS&I) industry is changing — customers are better-informed, have higher expectations and anticipate a consistent experience regardless of engagement channel. Mercer's Global Financial Services & Insurance Industry practice is responsible for the overall operations of the FS&I client portfolio, as well as delivering new intellectual capital to the industry, providing clients with a global, strategic perspective to help them solve their health, wealth and career objectives. The practice delivers holistic approaches to design plans that fit within compliance and financial objectives while keeping the care of people as a guiding light. Services span total rewards, benefits design, workforce strategy, and human capital consulting tailored to the unique regulatory and competitive dynamics of banking, insurance, and broader financial services organizations.

Disruption and uncertainty driven by shifting market, demographic, and lifestyle forces are perhaps most prevalent in the Healthcare industry. The viability of current systems of production, delivery, treatment and payment are at risk around the world, regardless of the economic and regulatory models in place. Mercer's Healthcare Provider Industry Practice excels in people strategy, workforce analytics, organization structure, change management, and rewards consulting to find the best path forward for healthcare providers going through this time of dramatic transformation. Clients include some of the largest health systems and academic medical centers, with consulting spanning strategy, alignment and change management, and workforce analytics and rewards — providing end-to-end strategic advice concerning the design, implementation and operation of human capital and the HR function.

Mercer's retail industry experts are sources of insight and experience for meeting the challenges of an evolving business environment and workforce, helping more than 600 organizations reimagine the world of work to make brighter futures for millions of employees and their communities. The practice covers total rewards strategy and organization design for developing a compelling employee experience. Additional areas of expertise include business restructuring and transformation for global organizations, benefits effectiveness assessment, and organization process optimization. Consultants bring direct corporate experience — including roles as Director of Global Rewards and Mobility for multi-national omni-channel retail companies — to deliver practical, industry-grounded solutions.

Mercer's technology industry experts and consultants partner with the leaders from over 2,500 of the most innovative, high-growth technology organizations to power and empower their workforce to drive results for their customers, organization and shareholders alike. Serving as trusted advisors, the industry-leading insights that Mercer's Technology Vertical provides to business and human resource leaders allows them to shape their unique business and human capital agendas. This practice helps clients anticipate and respond to the workforce impacts arising from industry-related seismic shifts and competitor-led disruption. Services span total rewards strategy, talent management, workforce planning, and HR delivery tailored to the fast-moving demands of the technology sector.

Advise employers on designing and managing comprehensive healthcare and employee benefit programs, including medical insurance plans, wellness strategies, vendor management, and benefits analytics. Mercer partners with nearly three-quarters of US News & World Report's 2023-2024 Best Hospitals on human capital strategy, delivering integrated benefits administration and pharmaceutical cost management solutions that align with organizational talent and retention objectives.

Offer investment advisory, outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) services, asset allocation guidance, manager research, sustainable investing solutions, and alternatives/private markets access for institutional investors. Ranked as the world's largest investment advisory with over $16 trillion under advisement, Mercer delivers comprehensive manager due diligence, investment strategy development, and delegated investment solutions tailored to institutional investor objectives.

Provide comprehensive retirement plan consulting for defined benefit and defined contribution plans, including actuarial services, pension risk transfer strategy, and plan governance advisory. Mercer delivers insights and support to thousands of defined benefit plans globally, helping organizations optimize retirement income strategies, manage pension liabilities, and ensure effective plan administration and governance.

Help organizations design competitive compensation structures, executive pay programs, job architecture, and skills-based talent management to attract and retain top talent. As the world's largest remuneration data and research provider, Mercer delivers compensation benchmarking, job evaluation, employee experience optimization, and pay transparency solutions that align rewards with organizational strategy and market positioning.

Advise organizations on workforce transformation, HR transformation, finance transformation, change management, M&A people advisory, and digital HR evolution. Delivered through human-centric, evidence-based transformation expertise, Mercer combines HR analytics, M&A advisory, organizational change management, and digital transformation capabilities to enable organizations to evolve their workforce, finance, and HR operating models in alignment with strategic objectives.

A data-driven tool designed to help companies make more informed, accurate, and equitable pay decisions using AI and advanced analytics. Key Features : Pay equity analysis to ensure fair compensation practices across the organization Automated pay decisions based on market data and internal equity Real-time recommendations for pay adjustments and compensation strategies Integration with existing HR systems to streamline compensation management

A subscription-based platform that provides quick, easy access to valuable data, analytics, and insights to help HR leaders drive their talent strategies. Key Features : Access to global HR benchmarks and compensation data Real-time insights into compensation, talent, and benefits practices Tools to support data-driven decision-making in talent acquisition, retention, and workforce planning Customizable reports and benchmarking tools

A tech-enabled specialty drug cost management solution that drives competition among specialty pharmacies for high-cost medications, delivering significant savings for employers and employees. Leverages a proprietary cloud-based platform to identify lower-cost specialty pharmacy options, helping organizations control rising prescription drug costs while maintaining quality care access.