COVID-19

critical information to safeguard your business

#1 Immediate actions to take

#2 Toolkit to help review plans

#3 What are businesses doing

Practical solutions to safeguard your business

Keeping employees engaged and productive

Is your organisation prepared to implement flexible work arrangements? Measure your readiness with this tool.

Have you got the right health benefits in place?

Address four critical Employee Benefits Program issues immediately.

Assessing the impact on your investments

How is your portfolio faring during this turbulent time? Have you stressed test your portfolio against this scenario?

1. Stay Calm & Support Each Other

Every day we are confronted with reports of the coronavirus appearing in new locations around the world. In times of uncertainty, we are here to help.

In times of uncertainty

Support and reassure your people

Coronavirus has us all anxious, worried, and distracted. Timely, credible, and thoughtful communications is essential.

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wealth and investments

Impact of Coronavirus to Asian Markets

As COVID-19 continues to impact Asian markets, here are the assets and opportunities to watch out for.

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Bloomberg

Businesses weren’t prepared for speed & pace

Renee McGowan, Asia chief executive officer at Mercer, discusses the impact of coronavirus on business strategies. She speaks on “Bloomberg Markets: Asia.”

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2. Never Too Late to Act / Plan / Review

The rise of COVID-19 serves to remind us that country borders cannot contain the major risks to our businesses. Cyber attacks, environmental disruption and infectious agents are not limited by geography. So our response must be coordinated and cross-functional.

A robust preparedness plan comprises governance structures, clear protocols and lines of communication. It's never too late to start.

COVID-19: An employer’s guide

Ten considerations to support your workforce

Employers are considering the impact of this fast-changing development on their employees and their businesses.

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10 critical questions for institutional investors

Managing through market downside

Portfolio downside can be managed with informed strategy and measured responses.

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Toolkit to help review Work From Home plans

Flexible and adaptive working during COVID-19 — act now to safeguard your business. Download the guide.

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3. Execute Differently

While the coronavirus situation has created challenges in conducting normal business, now is the time to ask yourself how you can strategically start to position your business to rebound to growth.

Access the latest data about fluid developments regarding coronavirus.

Survey findings

Business responses to the COVID-19 outbreak

With the ongoing Coronavirus epidemic, businesses are actively finding new opportunities emerging from the situation, companies now need to critically assess their business strategy and align their people strategy accordingly.

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healthy people = healthy business

In times of disruption, we’ve got you covered

Mercer’s tools and expertise can help you keep a healthier workforce that grows a stronger business, putting you on track for long-term success through turbulent times and beyond.

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