Mercer reviews

3.7

67% would recommend to a friend

(6,666 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 6,666 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
2.0
Jun 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Remote flexibility, which is nice.

Cons

You will not get a raise and if you do, it'll be 1%. Managers will not help you with escalating issues, you're on your own. It'll be blamed on you. You'll work so much overtime you won't have a social life.

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Mercer Response
3w
Thank you for sharing your concerns about pay. We understand that compensation is important for our colleagues, and we strive to provide fair and competitive compensation packages. We regularly evaluate our pay structures to ensure they are in line with industry standards. We value your feedback and will take it into consideration as we continue to improve our compensation practices. We encourage you to have a conversation with your manager or HR partner to discuss your specific concerns and explore potential solutions.
3.0
May 27, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to learn and develop

Cons

Difficult to progress and make yourself known

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Mercer Response
3w
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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