Mercer Middle East

Join us in shaping the future of work! Participate in our Flexible Working Policies survey exploring key insights in the UAE and KSA. From remote to hybrid policies, share your perspectives and see how your organization compares across the country. Participate now: https://lnkd.in/eg63K8zf #FlexibleWork #WorkplaceSurvey #RemoteWork #HybridWork #FutureOfWork

The next big milestone in our 20-year journey serving Saudi Arabia, we’re delighted to officially unveil our bigger, brighter new premises in Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). Joined by valued clients, alumni and colleagues, we recently celebrated our new home in this vibrant neighborhood, and our move to a space that thoughtfully reflects Saudi design and heritage, while embracing modern functionality. Our premises are also home to Marsh McLennan’s group of companies Marsh Middle East and Africa, Mercer Middle East, and Oliver Wyman, bringing together the best of MMC and serving as our group Regional Headquarters. Designed to encourage creativity and collaboration, our new home is where ideas can flourish and where our teams can thrive, enabling us to further empower local talent and foster sustainable growth. We look forward to hosting you there soon. #Riyadh #Vision2030

And that's a wrap for our Total Remuneration Survey results event in Dubai and Abu Dhabi! We were delighted to welcome over 300 HR leaders to explore the latest compensation and benefits trends in the UAE and the broader Middle East, with some key highlights being: - Vladimir Vrzhovski and Lisa Lyons led a discussion on the impact of AI on the evolving work environment and its potential to reshape the future of employee rewards.  - David Jones explored the future of assessments, focusing on the skills needed for the workforce of tomorrow.  - Zacarias Saadioui Regueiro emphasized the importance of tailored benefits in the digital era, particularly effective health and benefit cost management.  - Andrew El Zein covered regional trends in compensation, benefits, and rewards, with a special focus on UAE housing market developments. Thank you also to Ted Raffoul who expertly guided discussions throughout the day and kept the sessions engaging and dynamic. If you weren’t able to attend our Dubai and Abu Dhabi event, you still have the chance to join us at the upcoming Total Remuneration Survey results events in the region. Next, we'll be in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan. Don’t miss out, register now! https://lnkd.in/e8utnXvc Mercer Talent Enterprise #TotalRemunerationSurvey #HRLeaders #CompensationTrends #UAE #MiddleEast  

The 2024 Mercer, CFA Institute Global Pension Index shows the UAE’s retirement income system improving for the fourth consecutive year, achieving an overall score of 64.8 (Rank 23). Key improvements include a strong adequacy score of 77.1 (Rank 12), driven by reforms such as the introduction of a minimum access age for benefits. This progress has garnered media attention, with Khaleej Times featuring the UAE's results and its ongoing strides toward enhancing retirement systems. Read the full report for more insights: https://lnkd.in/eXJShQjm Check out the Khaleej Times article: https://lnkd.in/eK3gBjUt #Mercer #GlobalPensionIndex #UAE #RetirementSystems #FinancialSecurity #MarshMcLennan #MiddleEast

he 2024 Mercer, CFA Institute Global Pension Index highlights Saudi Arabia’s steady progress, improving its score from 59.5 in 2023 to 60.5 in 2024, maintaining its global ranking at 28th. Notably, Saudi Arabia’s sustainability score rose to 58.0 (Rank 20), reflecting reforms like higher labor force participation and updated pension regulations. Arab News has also covered Saudi Arabia’s results, showcasing the Kingdom’s efforts to enhance its retirement system and align with Vision 2030. Read the full report for more insights: https://lnkd.in/eWXxhq8n Check out the Arab News article: https://lnkd.in/eNkFzu5z #Mercer #GlobalPensionIndex #SaudiArabia #RetirementSystems #FinancialSecurity #MarshMcLennan #Vision2030

RSVP now to save your seat at Mercer's 2024 Total Remuneration Survey results event in Abu Dhabi. If you missed our Dubai event, this is your chance to hear about the latest compensation and benefits trends in the UAE. Don't miss out! https://lnkd.in/e8utnXvc

Announcing the release of the Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index (MCGPI), a comprehensive study comparing 48 retirement income systems and covering 65% of the world’s population. This year’s index provides valuable insights into the strengths and challenges of global pension systems and highlights areas for improvement to ensure sustainable and effective retirement outcomes. For stakeholders across the Middle East, the report offers a critical benchmark to assess regional efforts in strengthening retirement systems and guiding policy reforms that promote long-term financial security.   Explore the full report and discover how global best practices can shape the future of pensions in our region. https://lnkd.in/d_QNgKha   #Mercer #CFAInstitute #GlobalPensionIndex #RetirementSystems #FinancialSecurity #MarshMcLennan #MiddleEast

We were thrilled to welcome global leaders to the 2024 Middle East Investment Conference in Riyadh last week. In today’s volatile markets, managing complex portfolios requires a deep understanding of risk and opportunity. Our expert panellists discussed strategies for navigating market volatility, including leveraging real assets and hedge funds to strengthen portfolios, as well as how some of the region’s most innovative asset owners are managing complexity. The day was led by Radi Alzayer, who served as the MC, beginning with Tarek Lotfy's welcome address and a comprehensive update on the investment landscape. Key Highlights included:  💡 Michael Brand and Michael Lernihan answered pressing questions in a deep-dive session about investing in real assets as a way of strengthening your portfolio.  💡 Dave McMillan tackled common misconceptions surrounding hedge funds, offering a clear and realistic perspective on their role in modern investing.  💡 Rob Ansari, Claudia Maldonado, Radi Alzayer and Rich Nuzum, CFA discussed the importance of innovative approaches to secure long-term financial stability for regional pension funds.  💡 Raelan Lambert, Damien Balmet and Simon Coxeter discussed the transformative impact of AI in both identifying new investment opportunities and enhancing portfolio management. #MEIC2024 Mercer - Investments

Which talent trends are impacting your organization? https://lnkd.in/eSgsMAma Participate in our global study for HR professionals and share the opportunities and challenges your organization faces, and how our insights can impact your 'people plans' for 2025. #Career #HumanResources #Talent

We were honoured to host world renowned footballer Yaya Touré at our annual Middle East Investment Conference. Garvan McCarthy, our Chief Investment Officer for Europe, Middle East and Asia joined Yaya for an engaging conversation and together they discussed Yaya’s experiences growing up in the Ivory Coast and how that shaped his drive to succeed in the football world. He shared insights on the importance of adapting to new environments, whether it was his early move to Europe or his transition from player to coach. He also shared his views on how to get the best out of high performing teams and how he is applying this to his new role as part of the coaching staff at the Saudi National team. #WorldCup #Football #Investment #Leadership Mercer - Investments, MENA Speakers