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• In a global survey of 825 execs by the consulting firm Mercer in October, 99% of C-suite leaders said they expect AI to translate to at least some job cuts in the next two years. Business Insider
• An earlier survey by Mercer found the average total projected salary increase in Canada will hover around 3% in 2026. Canadian HR Reporter
• According to a new analysis from consulting firm Mercer, employer-sponsored health insurance premiums will rise by 6.5% on average in 2026, more than double the current rate of inflation. Yahoo News
• Hackers linked to ShinyHunters have targeted wealth management firms, including Mercer Global Advisors and Beacon Pointe, exposing the growing cyber risk inside financial advisory businesses that often hold highly sensitive client data. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• The Lucy Mercer Bar wine list will be a little more indulgent, and French-inspired cocktails will be intriguing but simple. Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
• The Mercer Street attack could be a signal that Iran is ending its doctrine of strategic patience with Israel and the West. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
• Based on the Mercer projections, 2026 will be the fourth consecutive year of elevated health benefit cost growth following a decade of moderate annual increases averaging only about 3%. / USA Affinity Strategies
• Mercer Marsh Benefits says 63% of insurers in Asia expect to cut coverage to manage rising costs in 2026, up from 43% in 2025. Charlton Media Group
• According to Mercer, 84% of HR leaders believe their field will be substantially automated-chatbots answering employees' repetitive questions, algorithms scanning CVs, platforms assembling training programmes. Agrello

Last updated: 21 June 2026