The demands on the total rewards function are quickly changing. Listen as Kate Bravery and Gordon Frost discuss the increasing challenges HR professionals face as they navigate pay transparency, economic uncertainty, and the integration of AI in total rewards strategies. They highlight the importance of addressing pay gaps, aligning compensation with organizational philosophy, and preparing for upcoming legislative changes. The conversation underscores the need for HR leaders to leverage data effectively, enhance their understanding of skills-based compensation, and foster transparent communication with employees regarding pay practices.

HR professionals are moving along the AI adoption path to focus on the practical application for their teams and workforces. In this discussion, Kate Bravery is joined by Susan Youngblood, founder and CEO of Chief People Solutions for a discussion about the training needed to adjust to the fast-moving changes in GenAI, how the role of HR is shifting and becoming more appealing, and the opportunities for deeper returns on investment. 

AI is evolving quickly, and organizations are trying to keep up. It seems that everyone is on the Generative AI journey, but there's a broad distribution of maturity along the path. In this episode, Kate Bravery is joined by Jason Tamara Widjaja, Executive Director of Artificial Intelligence at MSD, to discuss the benefit of thinking about the quick evolution of generative AI and the benefit of viewing it through the lens of both value and risk.

The Middle East and India have tremendous growth ambition and are making great strides toward their goals. But fast growth also comes with talent management challenges. In this episode, Lisa Lyons, Mercer’s Regional Transformation Center for Excellence Lead for Middle East, India and Africa talks about workforce trends, challenges and opportunities in the market. Through the conversation they discuss the impact of GenAI on work, the focus on developing skills for the future, and the role of HR in helping employees prepare for work and workforce changes.

While organizations have been exploring how AI can support their productivity and growth across many functions, one area that has been taking a more cautious

In this episode, Kate Bravery and Gordon Frost of Mercer explore how employee expectations and legislative imperatives are reshaping total reward strategies with the shift to pay fairness and transparency.

Janine Vos of Rabobank shares the challenges and opportunities on the path to becoming an agile HR team, and the mindset shift that is crucial to

Are we positioned to access the full potential of AI-driven productivity gains when 82% of employees feel at risk of burnout?

Wanda Wallace shares the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone, knowing when it is time to move on, and building supportive relationships in your organization.