http://www.watsonwyatt.com Latest Watson Wyatt Communication Articles and News en-us Copyright 2010 Watson Wyatt Worldwide http://backend.userland.com/rss091 3/11/2010 1:02:37 PM 20 Unum developed a health care strategy that uses an integrated approach to managing health care costs through programming; employee accountability and participation; and tools, resources and education. A $5 million investment in wellness and health programming resulted in $12 million in savings. [GLOBAL]http://www.watsonwyatt.com/search/parser.asp?ID=22844WASHINGTON, D.C., December 7, 2009 — In order to communicate messages to workers in a complex business environment, a majority of companies plan to increase their use of social media in the coming year, according to a survey by Watson Wyatt, a leading global consulting firm. [UNITED STATES]http://www.watsonwyatt.com/search/parser.asp?ID=22799WASHINGTON, D.C., November 5, 2009 — In a business environment that remains tumultuous, companies with highly effective internal communication programs are better placed to keep employees engaged and retain key talent, according to a new survey by Watson Wyatt, a leading global consulting firm. [UNITED STATES]http://www.watsonwyatt.com/search/parser.asp?ID=22651Dans un milieu d'affaires en effervescence, les entreprises dotées de programmes de communication très efficaces sont mieux placées pour motiver leurs employés et fidéliser les talents clés, selon les résultats d'un nouveau sondage mené par Watson Wyatt, un chef de file mondial en matière de services-conseils. [CANADA - FRENCH]http://www.watsonwyatt.com/search/parser.asp?ID=22665 [GLOBAL]http://www.watsonwyatt.com/search/parser.asp?ID=22542Four Watson Wyatt thought leaders discuss what social media really means, and how businesses can use it to their advantage. [GLOBAL]http://www.watsonwyatt.com/search/parser.asp?ID=22543With buy-in from leaders and a comprehensive communication strategy, the company's wellness program sees 60 percent participation in its first year. [GLOBAL]http://www.watsonwyatt.com/search/parser.asp?ID=21800WASHINGTON, D.C., August 12, 2009 — As companies contend with the business changes brought on by the recession, many have increased their employee communication efforts. However, as they prepare for an eventual rebound, few companies are planning to increase their communication with workers about pay, benefits and business performance in general, according to a forthcoming report by Watson Wyatt, a leading global consulting firm. [GLOBAL]http://www.watsonwyatt.com/search/parser.asp?ID=21997Watson Wyatt welcomes the Pensions Regulator's initiatives aimed at improving member choices at retirement and employer engagement in Defined Contribution (DC) pension provision, as these are key elements to correctly positioning DC schemes as a valuable way of saving. [EUROPE]http://www.watsonwyatt.com/search/parser.asp?ID=21886Combined Company Positioned for Sustainable Growth and Profitability with a Broader Portfolio and Wider Geographic Footprint STAMFORD, CT & ARLINGTON, VA, June 28, 2009—Towers, Perrin, Forster & Crosby, Inc. and Watson Wyatt Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE, NASDAQ: WW) today announced that their respective Boards of Directors have unanimously approved a definitive agreement under which Towers Perrin and Watson Wyatt will combine in a merger of equals to form a new, publicly listed company called Towers Watson & Co. Based on the closing price of Watson Wyatt common stock on June 26, 2009, the implied equity value of the transaction is approximately $3.5 billion. Watson Wyatt Chief Executive Officer John Haley will serve the combined company as Chief Executive Officer; Towers Perrin Chief Executive Officer Mark Mactas will serve as President. [ASIA-PACIFIC]http://www.watsonwyatt.com/search/parser.asp?ID=21641Five Watson Wyatt thought leaders discuss workforce reductions from several different standpoints including communication, budgetary implications, workforce planning and alternative measures. [GLOBAL]http://www.watsonwyatt.com/search/parser.asp?ID=21163WASHINGTON, D.C., March 10, 2009 — Leaders can keep employees engaged and productive during layoffs by consistently and openly communicating with their workforce before, during and after the announcements are made, according to experts at Watson Wyatt, a leading global consulting firm. A Watson Wyatt survey conducted in February 2009 found that 52 percent of companies had already made layoffs, and another 13 percent expect to do so in the next 12 months. [UNITED STATES]http://www.watsonwyatt.com/search/parser.asp?ID=20758Companies are responding in diverse ways to current economic conditions. But one thing seems certain: The worsening economy is having an impact on companies from both a broad business perspective and an HR perspective. [GLOBAL]http://www.watsonwyatt.com/search/parser.asp?ID=20552Fewer than one in five employers believe they are currently getting full value from the money they spend on employees pensions, according to a survey conducted by consultants Watson Wyatt. [EUROPE]http://www.watsonwyatt.com/search/parser.asp?ID=20488Saks Incorporated has taken bold steps to solidify its reputation as a world-class retailer, while keeping a careful watch on its human capital programs. One of those steps: working with Watson Wyatt to refine Saks’ health care benefits program. [GLOBAL]http://www.watsonwyatt.com/search/parser.asp?ID=20475Global consulting firm Watson Wyatt has extended its human capital consulting service in the Gulf to include a communication offering at the beginning of 2009. [UNITED KINGDOM]http://www.watsonwyatt.com/search/parser.asp?ID=20424WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 19, 2008 — U.S. employers are stepping up their communication to workers about financial performance and solvency to help alleviate growing levels of stress and anxiety caused by the recession, according to a new survey by Watson Wyatt, a leading global consulting firm. [GLOBAL]http://www.watsonwyatt.com/search/parser.asp?ID=20279What actions should retirement plan sponsors take in response to the financial crisis? In a new consultants’ roundtable, Watson Wyatt experts from around the world discuss the key issues that defined benefit (DB) and defined contribution (DC) plan sponsors are facing and strategies to address them. [GLOBAL]http://www.watsonwyatt.com/search/parser.asp?ID=19974Companies provide retirement benefits for many reasons, including worker recruitment and retention. But if a defined benefit (DB) plan is no longer the appropriate solution, two significant questions arise: What should replace it? What’s the best way to inform employees? [GLOBAL]http://www.watsonwyatt.com/search/parser.asp?ID=19975As the impact of the global economic crisis takes hold, a quarter of U.S. employers expect to make layoffs in the next 12 months. However, most companies are focusing on increased employee communication and smaller cost-saving measures, according to a survey by Watson Wyatt, a leading global consulting firm. [UNITED STATES]http://www.watsonwyatt.com/search/parser.asp?ID=19962