Combining the strength of its communication expertise with its
leadership position in global mobility, Mercer announced today Mercer
Belong® Global Mobility (BGM) –a new solution that fosters better
connections between the business, global mobility talent managers and
expatriate assignees. It is the latest enhancement to the firm’s Talent
Impact™ Technology Solutions Portfolio.
Designed around Mercer’s innovative Belong® web portal framework, which
streamlines the delivery of human resources content in a user-friendly
way, BGM’s easy-to-use application delivers the benefits of working
abroad to prospective assignees; helps employees prepare for their
upcoming assignments; and strengthens ties with current expatriates
throughout their assignments.
Through an interactive user-interface, BGM redefines customer experience
via guides, quick links, social media, forms and third party resources.
This access to self-service applications allows HR and line managers to
stay connected with assignees and to better understand their critical
role in the global mobility lifecycle.
“We are very excited to introduce a unique, all-encompassing, online
resource for the mobility marketplace,” said Antonio Poglianich, Partner
and Global Sales Leader for Mercer’s Communication practice. “BGM is
designed to strip away the mystery behind what a global assignment
involves both from the perspective of the employee going on an
assignment to those supporting that individual. BGM also flexes to fit
any organization’s needs.”
Added Ed Hannibal, Partner and Global Consulting Leader for Mercer’s
Mobility practice, “Considering the investment that so many
organizations have made in their expatriate programs, BGM fosters a way
for key stakeholders – expatriates, managers and mobility specialists –
to strengthen their business connection. With fewer resources managing
expatriate programs, BGM provides employers an effective way to engage
assignees 24/7 through an easy-to-navigate website, full of valuable
information.”
BGM supports the globally mobile population regardless of where these
employees are in the mobility lifecycle. The tool offers views for:
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Employees interested in global assignments as part of their career
planning.
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Candidates considering or preparing for an international assignment.
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Assignees preparing to repatriate or start another assignment.
Hosted by Mercer and available through a multi-year licensing agreement,
BGM is easy to implement and can be up and running in as little as 12
weeks. The solution is offered to subscribers in three levels of
customization – Lite, Advanced or Personalized.
BGM is also compatible with clients’ enterprise intranet. In addition, a
smartphone-enabled version of the tool allows employees to access key
contacts, resources and policies while on the go.
To learn more about the BGM tool, visit imercer.com/belongmobility.
Mercer will also host a one-hour webcast on December 4 demonstrating
BGM. Advance registration is required, please register at www.imercer.com/BGMwebcast.
About Mercer
Mercer is a global consulting leader in talent, health, retirement, and
investments. Mercer helps clients around the world advance the health,
wealth, and performance of their most vital asset – their people.
Mercer’s more than 20,000 employees are based in 42 countries, and the
firm operates in over 140 countries. Mercer is a wholly owned subsidiary
of Marsh
& McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC), a global team of professional
services companies offering clients advice and solutions in the areas of
risk, strategy, and human capital. With over 53,000 employees worldwide
and annual revenue exceeding $11 billion, Marsh & McLennan Companies is
also the parent company of Marsh,
a global leader in insurance broking and risk management; Guy
Carpenter, a global leader in providing risk and reinsurance
intermediary services; and Oliver
Wyman, a global leader in management consulting. For more
information, visit www.mercer.com.
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