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Q&A With Mercer Employees
Simply put, we come to work because we want to make a difference in people’s lives. At Mercer, our purpose is to make a positive difference in people’s lives by helping advance their health, wealth and careers. We do this by living within our carefully structured Mercer house, where our daily values support our strategic imperatives, which in turn support our overarching mission and purpose.
How employees describe working at Mercer
Firm will run you hard. If you have any personal challenges outside work, leadership is generally not supportive. It'a publicly traded: expect annual layoffs and toxic politics. Senior leaders are mostly "blue no matter who" types who mock employees with different opinions in private meetings.
The annual bonus has been good so far
I was the only female analyst and paid thousands of dollars less than the males
Mercer provide the services with expertise
It had a case study which was interesting
What it's like to work at Mercer
- Les employés de Mercer travaillent généralement 9.3 heures par jour
- Les employés de chez Mercer signalent que le rythme de travail est confortablement rapide
- Au cours d’une journée normale, les employés de Mercer ont 4+ réunions
- 79% des employés de chez Mercer sont impatients d’interagir avec leur équipe tous les jours
- Les employés de Mercer prennent le plus souvent 20-30 congés payés et de congés de maladie chaque année
- 67% des employés chez Mercer déclarent qu’ils sont satisfaits de leur équilibre travail-vie personnelle
- Les employés de Mercer reçoivent généralement des commentaires précieux sur la façon de s’améliorer au travail une fois par trimestre
- 74% of Mercer employees call their work environment positif
Q&A With Mercer Employees
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What do people at Mercer think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
Meilleure réponse des employés
Not very highly regarded. Lots of talk and organizational structure changes that don't make the most sense for the business.
People rarely, if ever, talk about the CEO.
I would consider him an average CEO. There are monthly communications and statements sent out to all employees but no real communication otherwise.
How's the work life balance at Mercer?
Meilleure réponse des employés
Decent. Not much travel, ability to work remotely, but with multiple client staffing model there is often work in the evening and on weekends.
Above average, barring certain times of the year (namely renewal season)
What are your coworkers at Mercer like?
Smart, helpful, motivated
Great. Smart, driven, collaborative.
What's the work from home policy like at Mercer?
Very flexible
How flexible is your work schedule at Mercer?
Extremely flexible
How would you compare interviewing at Mercer to other places you've interviewed?
It's difficult, but not the worst
What questions do they ask during the interview process at Mercer?
Case questions, quantitative, behavioral
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining Mercer?
Nonexistent work culture, making it difficult to feel comfortable leading to a less productive workforce.
What part of Mercer's business is growing fastest? What part is having difficulties?
Meilleure réponse des employés
HR Tech consulting is growing the fastest, information solutions (selling traditional survey data) is having the most difficulties.
What's the interview process like at Mercer?
Rigorous
What interview questions does Mercer ask?
Meilleure réponse des employés
For Career Consulting (aka Human Capital) analyst and associate: multiple case studies, behavioral, fit, etc. At the more senior levels, focuses more on project management, subject matter expertise, and selling capability.
What benefits does Mercer provide?
Meilleure réponse des employés
Pretty standard health benefits. Retirement is decent: 4% 401(k) contribution, 3% match (if you contribute 6%)
What are you most excited about working at Mercer?
Meilleure réponse des employés
The people / my colleagues
What do employees at Mercer think about their benefits?
Mercer employees rate their overall benefits a C and most of them think the perks are Good. 61% of Mercer employees say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees also get 20-30 days of paid vacation, and most of the employees believe the cash value of their benefits is $500 -$1000/mo.
How's career growth and advancement at Mercer?
30% of the same employees also feel like Mercer is invested in their career growth. On average, majority of employees do not have a mentor to help them navigate their career at Mercer.
How are the managers at Mercer?
Mercer employees rate their manager a C+ or 67/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. Most of the employees (60%) also doesn't feel comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.
What's the pay like for employees at Mercer?
Mercer employees rates their pay and overall compensation a C or 61/100. 51% of employees believe they are paid fairly and 67% of employees get raises every year.
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Should I work at Mercer?
35% of Mercer employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 27% are neutral and 38% would not recommend working at Mercer to their friends.
| 35% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 27% | Passive |
| 38% | Detractors |
