Mercer Human Resource Consulting
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Mercer Human Resource Consulting | |
Type | Corporate Division |
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Founded | 1945 |
Headquarters | 190 offices in 42 countries |
Key people | Michele Burns, President |
Industry | Human resource consulting |
Products | Human Resource Consulting Services |
Employees | 16,560 employees |
Website | www.mercerhr.com |
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[edit] History
The Mercer name first appeared in Canada in 1945, when William Manson Mercer founded the benefits consulting firm of William M. Mercer, Limited. That firm was acquired by Marsh & McLennan Companies in 1959. Mercer Human Resource Consulting is one of eight consulting firms under Mercer.
[edit] Mercer Human Resource Consulting
Mercer Human Resource Consulting is the global leader for trusted HR and related financial advice, products, and services. The firm provides consulting advice to its clients regarding the financial and retirement security, health, productivity, and employment relationships of their global workforce.
Today, Mercer Human Resource Consulting has more than 15,000 employees serving clients in 42 countries and territories.
In the 2007 Vault Industry Guide's Top 50 Consulting Firms list, Mercer Human Resource Consulting ranked #8 in the Top 50 list of Most Prestigious Firms to Work For, and #1 in the Human Resource Consulting segment.
[edit] Businesses
Mercer has six businesses that provide a broad range of services in different aspects of human resource management:
- Human Capital
- Investment Consulting
- Global Investments
- Retirement
- Health & Benefits
- HR Services
[edit] Mercer's Reports and Publications
Each year Mercer publishes: