Mercer reviews

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(6,671 total reviews)
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Pat Tomlinson

45% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Mercer has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 6,671 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Mercer employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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7K reviews
3.0
Jun 30, 2026

Hybrid work and balance, but pay is lacking

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Hybrid working Good work life balance Bonus Embracing AI and technology

Cons

Underpaid Hard work not rewarded Minimal pay rises

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Mercer Response
4d
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand the importance of acknowledging and appreciating our colleagues' contributions, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We encourage you to have open conversations with your manager or the HR partner about your concerns.
3.0
Jun 28, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Many clients, travel opportunitites, and women in leadership

Cons

Unsustainable staffing model for consultants that is out of your control but impacts promotion

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Mercer Response
4d
Thanks for sharing — we’re committed to colleague growth and offer training, mentorship, career workshops, and the new Career Spark AI assistant to help you prepare for promotion conversations, explore progression options, find tailored learning, and build your network. We encourage open conversations with managers about promotion processes and career goals.
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