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Effect of the Economic Crisis on HR Programs
Canadian edition – June 2009
In early June 2009, Watson Wyatt surveyed a broad cross-section of 92 Canadian-based organizations to understand what adjustments they have made to their HR programs in light of the economic crisis (e.g., staffing, pay, benefits) – and whether and when they will reverse any cuts/changes as the economy improves. |
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Challenges and Reactions to the Financial Market Crisis.
Stock markets fell drastically after the financial turmoil intensified in September 2008, translating into trillions of dollars of losses to investors around the world. This has had a profound impact on the private pension landscape. To better understand the effect of the financial crisis on Canadian pension plan sponsors, Watson Wyatt Worldwide conducted its sixth annual Survey of Pension Risk during February-March 2009. The survey asked senior executives, including chief financial officers and vice presidents of human resources, about their views on — and reactions to — the current challenges, as well as future threats to their defined benefit (DB) and defined contribution (DC) pension plans. |
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Using Continuous Engagement to Drive Business Results - 2008/2009 WorkCanada Survey Report
Employee engagement drives both individual and organizational
performance. Companies with highly engaged employees find it easier
to attract top talent, enjoy higher levels of employee productivity and
experience lower turnover. As a result, these companies typically
achieve better financial performance than others in their industries.
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Are Canadian CEOs Sharing the Pain of the Market Meltdown?
After the financial turmoil intensified in September 2008, the
S&P/TSX Composite Index fell drastically by more than 3,000
points, resulting in a $600 billion loss to investors. Public
resentment of executive pay levels has been growing since the
stock market meltdown.
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The Power of Integrated Reward And Talent Management - 2008/2009 Global Strategic Rewards Report And Canadian Findings
Economic volatility, new technologies and globalization are accelerating the pace of change in talent markets across industries and geographies. In the context of continual change, managing talent and rewards effectively is vital to developing and sustaining a competitive edge. |
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