Reliable HR information for this region is difficult to find and in this session, we take a look at the relationship between remuneration and cost and quality of living. We also consider the current trends in benefits in Sub-Saharan Africa and those likely to emerge in the near future. We draw on real client experiences and look at tools and frameworks to help sponsors consider their options, take informed decisions and work towards their desired outcomes.

This session will provide valuable insights into:

• Changes in the world economy and realignment of Asia's share
• Economic situation across Asia Pacific – GDP and inflation forecasts
• 2010 salary increases and salary increase projections across Asia Pacific
• Pay parity across countries in Asia Pacific
• Hot jobs and functional premiums across Asia Pacific
• Benefit trends in Asia in a nutshell
• Strategies to consider going forward – implications for rewards in Asia Pacific

This session will provide valuable insights into:

• Economic trends and general labour market developments in Russia and the CIS
• Attractiveness and challenges of doing business in Russia and the CIS from an HR perspective
• Changes in salary management policies and practices to deal with the post crisis environment
• Variable pay adjustments to reflect the new reality
• Corporate benefits – challenges and trends

The financial crisis brought on new regulation and heightened focus on executive remuneration and its governance. The strongest regulation was imposed on the financial services industry; however, guidelines with similar content were released by the EU commission for other industries as well. This session shares the emerging trends in executive remuneration practices and pay mix, how companies are attempting to manage the risk and reward balance, and the remaining challenges.

We will use actual jobs to demonstrate how IPE works, but also how it supports talent management related decisions (career moves, competency requirements and training and development plans). Through the practical application of the methodology the participants will have the chance to understand how IPE works and observe the links it provides to various HR processes.

Highlights will be presented on the series of Mercer M&A Ready™ workshops that are designed specifically to help HR professionals get ready for the challenge of deal work. In an intense, practical learning environment, we provide strategic focus, proven processes and valuable tools. These workshops deliver business, transaction and HR knowledge that allow the HR professional to return to the deal table with confidence and a greater ability to contribute.

Historically, organisations have taken a top-down approach to determining budgets, combined with a hands-off approach to the way the budgets are distributed. With less to spend and no reprieve from talent pressures, organisations are strengthening the governance of compensation and thinking more deeply about the way money is distributed (as budgets and as awards). This is driving bottom-up approaches to compensation planning that build budgets from an aggregate view of the way individuals should be rewarded. This approach requires a clear view of target compensation levels, good data management, smart technology and good analytical capabilities. This session will present the current trends in compensation planning and a client case study involving a structured and analytical approach to the way money is directed into the business.

Leveraging workforce metrics – which often simply involves “mining” and interpreting data already being collected – can unleash the potential of your company’s human capital. In a rapidly changing business environment, the failure to understand and use your workforce metrics can mean the difference between success and failure.
The presentation will also provide examples of analysis which clients can relate to. Data analysis will include pay determination, workforce planning, staffing metrics, etc.