August Edition: Hybrid Organizations, Social Issues, Global Investments and more

Mercer News & Notes returns to bring you more insights, research and bold ideas for August.?

Delivering an exceptional hybrid experience

Change is afoot, and it’s transforming the way we live and work every day. A shift towards a more flexible, hybrid working environment has forced organizations to become more agile in turn, and even more profound change is on the horizon as Web3 and the #metaverse become integrated into our daily working lives. It’s incumbent upon leaders to manage this transformation and prepare their organizations for perpetual evolution, because the only constant in the #FutureofWork is a state of change.?

How can organizations build resiliency into their working model and support hybrid working and employee flexibility???

Keeping an eye on social issues

Leaders are under more pressure than ever to deliver thoughtful solutions to an ever-expanding slate of issues. From employee burnout to climate change to the skills gap, C-suite executives face no shortage of crises that demand short-term action and long-term planning.

One area they may be overlooking – social risks. Whether its DEI concerns or responsible employment practices, the S in #ESG is beginning to fall off leader’s agendas, and that’s to the detriment of employees, organizations and the communities they look to serve. Employees want to feel like they are part of something bigger than themselves, and responsible employers need to recognize that their duty extends well beyond their business.

Can HR and risk work together to get social risks back on the corporate agenda?

Investing for a new future?????????????

Will the global economy continue to recover post pandemic, or will high inflation rates and a looming recession take back the gains of recent months? Uncertainties remain as to where the global economy is heading, but we see a range of new #investment ideas and solutions emerging around the world. From renewed interest in private markets and hedge funds to greater consideration for ESG concerns, global investors are shifting strategies for a new future.

Interested in learning more? We’re bringing key players in the investment industry – asset owners, managers and leading thinkers – together in Singapore to discuss the current market situation, the shift towards private #markets, ESG policy design, implementation and governance.??

We’re thrilled to introduce you to Cecilia Inés Giordano , a Partner at Mercer and the CEO of our Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay businesses. With a 25-year career in consulting, Cecilia’s experience gives her sharp insight and unique perspective into how organizations can become more agile through technology, as well as how to build high performance teams and balance local and global strategies.

Cecilia is committed to making the change that she wants to see in the world. She is a strong advocate for more diverse, equitable, inclusive and just societies, and outside of her role at Mercer she supports several non-profit organizations dedicated to advancing women into leadership roles in Latin America.

Are you already connected with Cecilia? If not, check out her profile and follow her to keep up with all of her content and conversations.

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And that’s all we have for this edition of Mercer News & Notes newsletter! We hope you’ll join us again next month as we continue to bring the latest insights directly to you, and please share any thoughts or recommendations on topics you’d like to see in our next issue in the comments below.???

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