http://select.mercer.com/podcast/ps/102220/en-usAudio content on current HR issues from Mercer SelectAudio content from Mercer Select (select.mercer.com), including news headlines and features on key topics from around the world affecting employers' retirement, health, compensation and HR programs.Audio content from Mercer Select (select.mercer.com), including news headlines and features on key topics from around the world affecting employers' retirement, health, compensation and HR programs.Nick Sykes, Matthew Demwell, Jelle BeenenAsk the Experts Q2: Considering risk in pension fund portfoliosIn this HRadio segment, Mercer Investments experts discuss the amount of risk that pension funds have in their portfolios, and whether to re-risk. (Length is 4 minutes, 31 seconds.)In this HRadio segment, Mercer Investments experts discuss the amount of risk that pension funds have in their portfolios, and whether to re-risk. (Length is 4 minutes, 31 seconds.)http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/1002_Final.MP324 Apr 20134:31http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MercerSelectHRadio/~3/bf00x4uwkME/1002_Final.MP3http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/1002_Final.MP3http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/1002_Final.MP3Nick Sykes, Matthew Demwell, Jelle BeenenAsk the Experts Q2: Managing pension fund re-risking and constraining exposure to downside outcomesIn this HRadio segment, Mercer Investments experts discuss pension fund re-risking and how pension funds manage re-risking their portfolios and constraining their exposure to downside outcomes. (Length is 3 minutes.)In this HRadio segment, Mercer Investments experts discuss pension fund re-risking and how pension funds manage re-risking their portfolios and constraining their exposure to downside outcomes. (Length is 3 minutes.)http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/1005_Final.MP324 Apr 20133:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MercerSelectHRadio/~3/m0_gAkbILAA/1005_Final.MP3http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/1005_Final.MP3http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/1005_Final.MP3Nick Sykes, Matthew Demwell, Jelle BeenenAsk the Experts Q2: Considering risk in pension fund portfoliosIn this HRadio segment, Mercer Investments experts discuss pension fund re-risking and the action steps that UK and Dutch pensions funds should consider. (Length is 3 minutes, 23 seconds.)In this HRadio segment, Mercer Investments experts discuss pension fund re-risking and the action steps that UK and Dutch pensions funds should consider. (Length is 3 minutes, 23 seconds.)http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/1004_Final.mp324 Apr 20133:23http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MercerSelectHRadio/~3/pAFse-CD91Q/1004_Final.mp3http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/1004_Final.mp3http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/1004_Final.mp3Nick Sykes, Matthew Demwell, Jelle BeenenAsk the Experts Q2: Managing pension fund re-risking and what the future environment might look likeIn this HRadio segment, Mercer Investments experts discuss pension fund re-risking and what the future pensions environment looks like. (Length is 4 minutes, 54 seconds.)In this HRadio segment, Mercer Investments experts discuss pension fund re-risking and what the future pensions environment looks like. (Length is 4 minutes, 54 seconds.)http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/1006_Final.MP324 Apr 20134:54http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MercerSelectHRadio/~3/Nn0gI4YU00I/1006_Final.MP3http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/1006_Final.MP3http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/1006_Final.MP3Donna Clements2013 Social Security and Medicare figuresWith a handy table comparing the 2013 Social Security and Medicare figures to 2012, the latest issue of Social Security and Medicare News gives you all the updated facts. Included are the 1.7% COLA increase and many updated Medicare figures. (Length is 4 minutes, 36 seconds.)With a handy table comparing the 2013 Social Security and Medicare figures to 2012, the latest issue of Social Security and Medicare News gives you all the updated facts. Included are the 1.7% COLA increase and many updated Medicare figures. (Length is 4 minutes, 36 seconds.)http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/DCHRadio2012_Q4SSN.mp329 Nov 20124:36http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MercerSelectHRadio/~3/JQ4VVNSh8bU/DCHRadio2012_Q4SSN.mp3http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/DCHRadio2012_Q4SSN.mp3http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/DCHRadio2012_Q4SSN.mp3Nick Sykes, Divyesh Hindocha, Simon FoxAsk the Experts: Emerging market growthMercer investment consulting experts discuss accessing emerging market growth. (Length is 3 minutes, 1 second.)Mercer investment consulting experts discuss accessing emerging market growth. (Length is 3 minutes, 1 second.)http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/Q5_IC2012.mp323 Oct 20123:01http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MercerSelectHRadio/~3/6ea1BiMQVrU/Q5_IC2012.mp3http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/Q5_IC2012.mp3http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/Q5_IC2012.mp3Nick Sykes, Divyesh Hindocha, Simon FoxAsk the Experts: Assessing return driver and asset class diversificationMercer investment consulting experts discuss diversification by return drivers and asset class in achieving investment return. (Length is 3 minutes, 30 seconds.)Mercer investment consulting experts discuss diversification by return drivers and asset class in achieving investment return. (Length is 3 minutes, 30 seconds.)http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/Q2_IC2012.mp323 Oct 20123:30http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MercerSelectHRadio/~3/PrrOJvIoTYA/Q2_IC2012.mp3http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/Q2_IC2012.mp3http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/Q2_IC2012.mp3Nick Sykes, Divyesh Hindocha, Simon FoxAsk the Experts: Alternative asset classesMercer investment consulting experts discuss alternative asset classes. (Length is 4 minutes, 2 seconds.)Mercer investment consulting experts discuss alternative asset classes. (Length is 4 minutes, 2 seconds.)http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/Q4_IC2012.mp323 Oct 20124:02http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MercerSelectHRadio/~3/531ratXCsyA/Q4_IC2012.mp3http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/Q4_IC2012.mp3http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/Q4_IC2012.mp3Nick Sykes, Divyesh Hindocha, Simon FoxAsk the Experts: Building portfolios for the long-termMercer investment consulting experts discuss building portfolios for the long-term. (Length is 3 minutes, 56 seconds.)Mercer investment consulting experts discuss building portfolios for the long-term. (Length is 3 minutes, 56 seconds.)http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/Q1_IC2012.mp323 Oct 20123:56http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MercerSelectHRadio/~3/RY3jeI-G7l0/Q1_IC2012.mp3http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/Q1_IC2012.mp3http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/Q1_IC2012.mp3Nick Sykes, Divyesh Hindocha, Simon FoxAsk the Experts: Diversified growth fundsMercer investment consulting experts discuss diversified growth funds and why they are a good option. (Length is 4 minutes, 58 seconds.)Mercer investment consulting experts discuss diversified growth funds and why they are a good option. (Length is 4 minutes, 58 seconds.)http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/Q3_IC2012.mp323 Oct 20124:58http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MercerSelectHRadio/~3/0RaFgVjaw0c/Q3_IC2012.mp3http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/Q3_IC2012.mp3http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/Q3_IC2012.mp3Donna ClementsSocial Security and Medicare News -- Q3 2012This Social Security and Medicare News audio report reviews key information in SSA's Fast Facts & Figures About Social Security, 2012. The issue also includes articles on Medicare proposals and the 4.2% tax holiday. (Length is 4 minutes, 26 seconds.)This Social Security and Medicare News audio report reviews key information in SSA's Fast Facts & Figures About Social Security, 2012. The issue also includes articles on Medicare proposals and the 4.2% tax holiday. (Length is 4 minutes, 26 seconds.)http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/SSMN_Q3_2012.MP326 Sep 20124:25http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MercerSelectHRadio/~3/5RawBJ-44X0/SSMN_Q3_2012.MP3http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/SSMN_Q3_2012.MP3http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/SSMN_Q3_2012.MP3Luc LalondEnquête Mercer sur le coût de la vie 2012: CanadaL'enquête annuelle de Mercer sur le coût de la vie compare le coût de la vie pour les employés en poste à l'étranger dans 214 grandes villes. Luc Lalonde, du bureau de Mercer à Montréal, discute des résultats de l'enquête pour le Canada. (Durée de 3 minutes 56 secondes)L'enquête annuelle de Mercer sur le coût de la vie compare le coût de la vie pour les employés en poste à l'étranger dans 214 grandes villes. Luc Lalonde, du bureau de Mercer à Montréal, discute des résultats de l'enquête pour le Canada. (Durée de 3 minutes 56 secondes)http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/LukeLamon_French.MP310 Aug 20123:56http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MercerSelectHRadio/~3/fGzpDNLEYPE/LukeLamon_French.MP3http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/LukeLamon_French.MP3http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/LukeLamon_French.MP3Luc LalondeMercer's 2012 Cost of Living rankings: CanadaMercer's Cost of Living rankings are released annually and measure the comparative cost of living for expatriates in 214 major cities. Luc Lalonde of Mercer's Montreal office discusses the survey results for Canada. (Length is 3 minutes, 51 seconds)Mercer's Cost of Living rankings are released annually and measure the comparative cost of living for expatriates in 214 major cities. Luc Lalonde of Mercer's Montreal office discusses the survey results for Canada. (Length is 3 minutes, 51 seconds)http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/MercerCOL_LukeLamont.mp310 Aug 20123:51minhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MercerSelectHRadio/~3/iKgVeHcyqPo/MercerCOL_LukeLamont.mp3http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/MercerCOL_LukeLamont.mp3http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/MercerCOL_LukeLamont.mp3Jonathan BarryRecent pension risk transfer actions by Ford and General MotorsGeneral Motors' decision to offer lump sum cashouts to some retirees in its US salaried pension plan comes on the heels of a similar move by rival Ford. Mercer's Jonathan Barry talks with HRadio about these transactions. (Length is 6 minutes, 39 seconds.)General Motors' decision to offer lump sum cashouts to some retirees in its US salaried pension plan comes on the heels of a similar move by rival Ford. Mercer's Jonathan Barry talks with HRadio about these transactions. (Length is 6 minutes, 39 seconds.)http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/1003_JonBarry.mp36 Jul 20126:39http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MercerSelectHRadio/~3/Fbqskk95GWk/1003_JonBarry.mp3http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/1003_JonBarry.mp3http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/1003_JonBarry.mp3Marie-Laurence SepedeMercer's 2012 Cost of Living rankings: EMEAMercer's Cost of Living rankings are released annually and measure the comparative cost of living for expatriates in 214 major cities. Marie-Laurence Sepede of Mercer's Geneva office discusses the survey results for the EMEA region. This podcast is in English. (Length is 6 minutes, 44 seconds.)Mercer's Cost of Living rankings are released annually and measure the comparative cost of living for expatriates in 214 major cities. Marie-Laurence Sepede of Mercer's Geneva office discusses the survey results for the EMEA region. This podcast is in English. (Length is 6 minutes, 44 seconds.)http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/COL_Marie-LaurenceSepede_EMEAENGLISH2012.MP311 Jun 20126:44http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MercerSelectHRadio/~3/5x7c-sP_DsU/COL_Marie-LaurenceSepede_EMEAENGLISH2012.MP3http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/COL_Marie-LaurenceSepede_EMEAENGLISH2012.MP3http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/COL_Marie-LaurenceSepede_EMEAENGLISH2012.MP3Marie-Laurence SepedeMercer's 2012 Cost of Living rankings: EMEAMercer's Cost of Living rankings are released annually and measure the comparative cost of living for expatriates in 214 major cities. Marie-Laurence Sepede of Mercer's Geneva office discusses the survey results for the EMEA region. This podcast is in French. (Length is 5 minutes, 54 seconds.)Mercer's Cost of Living rankings are released annually and measure the comparative cost of living for expatriates in 214 major cities. Marie-Laurence Sepede of Mercer's Geneva office discusses the survey results for the EMEA region. This podcast is in French. (Length is 5 minutes, 54 seconds.)http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/COL_Marie-LaurenceSepede_EMEAFRENCH2012.MP311 Jun 20125:54http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MercerSelectHRadio/~3/jgmiJ5XI4Mo/COL_Marie-LaurenceSepede_EMEAFRENCH2012.MP3http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/COL_Marie-LaurenceSepede_EMEAFRENCH2012.MP3http://select.mercer.com/static/podcast/COL_Marie-LaurenceSepede_EMEAFRENCH2012.MP3nonadultAudio content on current HR issues from Mercer Select