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Mercer

HR Consulting · HR + benefits consulting
B-

Good (B-) — Consultancy Caliber Grade

Mercer is the leading HR and benefits consulting firm, owned by Marsh McLennan. Strong on retirement, health, and compensation consulting. Marsh McLennan ownership produces some conflict exposure with sibling Oliver Wyman engagements.

75
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Outcome Track Record
B
Pricing Honesty
B-
Conflict of Interest
B-
Talent Quality
B
Methodology Rigor
B
/ Public-Record Events

Key events & disclosures.

  • Marsh McLennan subsidiary
  • Founded 1937
  • Largest HR consulting firm
  • Strong retirement + benefits practice

/ Best for

HR strategy, retirement and benefits consulting, executive compensation, and global mobility engagements.

/ Watch out for

Marsh McLennan ownership may produce conflicts with Oliver Wyman strategy engagements; verify conflict-clearance.