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Addressing Risk and Governance

Three major changes – a preference for absolute returns, moves to external governance and a new framing of risk – have dramatically altered the investment landscape. "Defining Moments," a new report by Watson Wyatt and the Financial Times says a fourth -- increased regulation -- surely will follow.  

Managing Talent for Strategic Advantage

Controlling costs without affecting talent and productivity has been made more challenging by the recent economic climate. Recent Strategy@Work articles discuss three U.S. companies’ attraction and retention experiences and offer short- and long-term suggestions for global firms.

Assessing Retirement Plans

With convergence of accounting standards appearing to gain momentum, an international proposal to change the accounting for retirement benefits is garnering attention. Boards in the United States and the United Kingdom also have made proposals on related topics.

Outsourcing and Technology

Employers continue to take a selective approach to outsourcing their HR technology and functions rather than relying exclusively on a single provider. A Watson Wyatt study shows that employers expect the trend to continue. 

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Contingency Plans Helpful in Current Economy

Laura Sejen One-third of U.S. companies have no workforce contingency plans if the economy continues to falter. Watson Wyatt’s Laura Sejen says those with formal plans will be in a better position to weather the storm and bounce back when the economy improves.

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