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How important is human capital in M&A deal selection? More acquirers now say human capital is a key driver of deal pursuit than they did two years ago. But adoption of human-capital criteria in targeting and deal-thesis development still lags. The say-versus-do gap in M&A remains clear. Read the full research conducted in partnership with Transaction Advisors: https://bit.ly/4h7TQwb

What if three simple interventions could unlock trillions of dollars in economic value? Our latest report with the World Economic Forum explores the longevity dividend and finds that actions such as fall-proofing homes, increasing physical activity and expanding access to hearing aids could save healthcare systems more than $5.8 trillion and unlock an additional $645 billion in productivity gains globally by 2040. https://bit.ly/3SV5iRo #LongevityEconomy #HealthyAgeing #WEF

Having an effective job architecture is critical to manage workforce costs, ensure pay equity and enhance employee experiences. So why do so many job architectures still fall short for both organizations and employees? Download our guidebook to learn how to design a job architecture that supports your business goals. https://bit.ly/3HcOccf #HumanResources #JobArchitecture #innovation

While AI is boosting productivity, do you know how much pressure it can put on employees? One emerging risk associated with agentic AI is cognitive overload. That’s why it’s crucial for leaders to track well-being metrics and respond quickly. Otherwise, productivity gains from introducing AI may erode over time. Learn more about protecting human-led skills and capabilities in your organization: https://bit.ly/4esv8U7

Employee thriving collapsing should be a warning sign. When thriving falls, organizations often see more friction in everyday work: weaker coaching, fewer career conversations, and slower skills progression – right when roles and tasks are changing fastest. Explore more insights and practical actions in the 2026 Global Talent Trends report: https://bit.ly/46TphEv

Discover new opportunities and accelerate your professional journey with Mercer. ➡️ Senior manager - communication consulting, Chicago: Build and manage end-to-end change communications – stakeholder analysis, content oversight, and project delivery. https://bit.ly/4f4oO6X ➡️ Large market business developer, Washington, DC: Lead large-account pursuits end to end – prospecting, proposals/RFPs, negotiations, and closing high-value deals. https://bit.ly/4gdVUlt

The AI era of the workforce is already here – is your organization prepared? To successfully redesign work for human–machine collaboration, leaders must take a proactive approach by identifying where AI can transform it and to what extent. Understanding AI’s capabilities is crucial for intentional redesign that gives employees clarity. Don’t get left behind – gain insights on building a future-proof workforce in our Global Talent Trends Trend 1 Report: https://bit.ly/42uUtHl #WorkforceTrends #talent #ArtificialIntelligence #GlobalTalent #WorkRedesign

As AI absorbs “starter” tasks, early-career employees are left doing higher-stakes work without enough structured practice, coaching, or protected time to build the skills they need. The organizations that get ahead will treat development as part of the job design, not leave emerging talent to “figure it out” on their own. Read the full article for more insights: https://bit.ly/4fUHNl5

Collecting workforce intelligence isn’t the be-all and end-all, but rather just the beginning. How it’s used matters even more. In most cases, organizations already have the data they need; the focus should be on turning insights into the ability to predict and act quickly on early signals. Discover more findings from our Global Talent Trends: Leap forward with insight report now: https://bit.ly/4esv8U7

If your talent pipeline feels unstable, you’re not alone. Talent scarcity is real, but so is the opportunity to move faster internally: identify adjacent skills and make redeployment a potential career step – not a disruption. See what organizations are doing to keep capability ahead of demand: https://bit.ly/46TphEv