People Element Expands Benchmarking Capabilities in Collaboration with Mercer

People Element is thrilled to announce an exciting enhancement to its benchmarking capabilities, now powered by Mercer. This collaboration enables People Element customers to access deeper, data-driven insights when analyzing employee survey results—helping organizations make even more strategic workforce decisions.

With access to a robust dataset of over 8.5 million employee responses from more than 800 organizations, People Element can leverage employee feedback across a broader set of benchmarks. Mercer’s employee experience database provides a comprehensive view of industry and geographical trends across 375+item comparisons.

“Working together with Mercer, we empower our clients with even deeper insights to effectively measure workforce experiences and drive meaningful change. Having access to reliable, high-quality benchmark data provides a critical reference point for organizations to make informed, data-driven decisions and gain a competitive edge,” says Alison Ough, VP of Product & Development at People Element.

Why External Benchmarking Matters

Benchmarking employee survey results against external data is a standard practice for organizations aiming to stay competitive in today’s dynamic work environment. The addition of Mercer’s robust dataset helps People Element clients:

  • Enhance Decision-Making – Data-driven insights guide talent management and employee engagement initiatives.
  • Gain a Comparative Perspective – See how their employee experience compares to industry peers and top-performing organizations.
  • Drive Continuous Improvement – Stay ahead of evolving workforce trends and maintain a competitive edge.

This enhancement reflects People Element’s continued commitment to delivering comprehensive, data-driven workforce insights that empower organizations to take action with confidence. By leveraging data fueled by Mercer, People Element clients will gain an even clearer picture of how their employee experience compares to industry peers and where they can improve.

About People Element

People Element helps organizations achieve meaningful change through powerful workforce intelligence. They combine an easy-to-use survey platform with tailored, best-in-class service to streamline your employee feedback process. Their science-backed solution built on 35+ years of experience in I/O Psychology empowers organizations to understand and engage their employees through data-driven insights. Learn more at peoplelement.com

About Mercer

Mercer is a leading global consulting firm specializing in talent, health, retirement, and investment solutions. As a subsidiary of Marsh McLennan, Mercer leverages its extensive expertise and resources to help organizations navigate complex workforce challenges and enhance their overall performance. Mercer offers innovative solutions and expert guidance related to Talent Management, Workforce Strategy, Health and Benefits, Retirement and Investment.

Make confident decisions with Mercer data products. Built on decades of experience and backed by world-class consultants, our highly curated suite of salary surveys, pay data, engagement norms and more provide relevant insights and the freshest, most reliable data you’ll find.

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