In this latest episode of our Employer Insights Ireland podcast series, we explore the top people related challenges and opportunities for employers in Ireland.Listen to the podcast to hear expert opinions on some of the immediate and longer-term strategies organisations can adopt in an increasingly volatile and rapidly evolving landscape. Together they discuss and explore:• The impact of rising business and employee benefit costs.• Strategies for winning the on-going war for talent. • Regulatory compliance priorities including pay transparency and auto-enrolment. • The importance of supporting employee well-being.• The potential impact of AI on people strategies now and in the future.Opinions expressed are those of the speakers as of at the date of the recording and are subject to change without notice and do not necessarily reflect Mercer's opinions.If you would like to learn more about Mercer Ireland and our insights, you can do so by visiting us at www.mercer.com/en-ie/
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Understanding Longevity: Living Longer Better
In this latest episode of our Employer Insights Ireland podcast series, we discuss the topic of longevity.
Our host, James Campbell welcomes guest, Yvonne
Sonsino, Total Well-being and Longevity Lead,Mercer.
Longevity means living a longer and healthier life. It is built on three pillars: quality of life, purpose and financial resilience. During this episode, James and Yvonne explore these pillars in more detail and ask how employers and individuals can best prepare.
Opinions expressed are those of the speakers as of at the date of the recording and are subject to change without notice and do not necessarily reflect Mercer's opinions.
If you would like to learn more about Mercer Ireland and our insights, you can do so by visiting us at www.mercer.com/en-ie/
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Health Benefits in the Workplace
In this latest episode of our Employer Insights Ireland podcast series, we discuss the importance of employee health and wellbeing and the range of benefit programmes employers can offer.
Listen to the podcast to hear James Campbell, Head of Strategy and Policy chat with Feargal Martin, Head of Healthcare Consulting, at Mercer Ireland.
Together they explore:
The evolution and emerging trends in the private healthcare system
The importance of health benefits from an employee and employer perspective
The key considerations for employers in developing an effective and cost efficient employee benefits strategy
Opinions expressed are those of the speakers as of at the date of the recording and are subject to change without notice and do not necessarily reflect Mercer's opinions.
If you would like to learn more about Mercer Ireland and our insights, you can do so by visiting us at www.mercer.com/en-ie/
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Auto-Enrolment: It's time for employers to prepare! (Updated Version)
In this latest episode of our Employer Insights Ireland podcast series (recorded in April but updated in July to take account of recent developments), we will be discussing the recent publication of the Auto-enrolment Retirement Savings bill and its implication to Irish employers. James Campbell, Head of Strategy and Policy and Caitriona MacGuinness, Head of DC and Private Wealth at Mercer Ireland, discuss the merits and nuances of the Government’s new retirement savings system and the steps that need to be taken before its launch in 2025.
Opinions expressed are those of the speakers as of at the date of the recording and are subject to change without notice and do not necessarily reflect Mercer's opinions.
If you would like to learn more about Mercer Ireland and our insights, you can do so by visiting us here https://www.mercer.com/en-ie/
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Demystifying auto-enrolment: what employers should know!
In this latest episode of our Employer Insights Ireland podcast series, we will be discussing auto-enrolment and its significance to Irish employers.
Listen to the podcast to hear our host James Campbell chat with Caitriona MacGuinness, Head of DC and Private Wealth at Mercer Ireland. Caitriona will explain how auto-enrolment is going to impact nearly all Irish employers in some way and why it is important to understand what it means for your business and your employees.
Together they will break down what auto-enrolment is and answer the questions that really matter to employers when it comes to;
• The status of auto-enrolment and when we can expect it.
• The process of auto-enrolment and what we can expect will happen on day 1.
• The role of the new State body, ‘The Central Processing Agency’.
• Whether employees are going to be better off in the central system or not.
• Cost implications for employers and how costs will increase over time.
• What to do if you use auto-enrolment as your pension plan.
• What to do if you use auto-enrolment as your organisation’s pension plan.
• Potential alternatives to using the State’s auto-enrolment system.
Opinions expressed are those of the speakers as of the date of the recording, are subject to change without notice and do not necessarily reflect Mercer’s opinions.
If you would like to learn more about Mercer Ireland and our insights you can do so by visiting us here!
Join our Mercer Ireland thought leaders and special guests as they explore and debate the themes, trends and opportunities shaping the employer and employee benefits landscape in Ireland. Opinions expressed are those of the speakers as of the date of the recording, are subject to change without notice and do not necessarily reflect Mercer’s opinions.
If you would like to learn more about Mercer Ireland and our insights you can do so by visiting us here!
https://www.mercer.ie/our-thinking.html
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