Name
Aligning Pay with Place: Evidence-Based Insights for Optimizing Geographic Pay
Date
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Time
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Track
Compensation
Target Attendee Experience Level
Advanced: Applied Theory and Strategy
Description

Geography has become a key factor in reshaping compensation strategies in the post-pandemic era. In this session, we’ll reveal exclusive insights from Mercer’s U.S. Benchmark Database, which covers over 7 million U.S. employees, to explore how factors like remote work, rising costs of living and local talent supply and demand are influencing pay decisions. More than just data, this session will address the real-world implications of geographic pay for both employers and employees. Gain practical, actionable strategies to recalibrate compensation programs, ensuring they remain competitive and aligned with their talent markets. Learn how to leverage data to develop tailored compensation strategies that support workforce mobility, inform strategic workforce planning, and guide real estate decisions in response to evolving business needs.

Key Takeaways

  • Understand key trends reshaping geographic pay in the post-pandemic landscape.
  • Understand how the influence of geography varies across key workforce segments.
  • Discover actionable strategies to evolve compensation programs. • Leverage data for informed workforce planning and real-estate strategies.