July Edition: Key trends in private debt, transforming benefits strategy, adapting rewards programs to workforce needs, and meet David Scopelliti.

Mercer News & Notes returns to bring you more insights, research and bold ideas for July.

How to create an AI foundation for your benefits strategy

Creating a strong AI foundation can transform your employee benefits strategy by making it more engaging and insightful. But building this foundation isn’t just about technology; it’s about designing better experiences for employees while gathering valuable data to support your business goals.

By understanding what employees need and want, companies can develop benefits that truly resonate and boost loyalty. By identifying the most important skills and benefits for each role, organizations can stay competitive and adapt quickly to changing workforce needs.

Explore how AI can help you improve your benefits program and create a more connected, motivated team.

Leadership insights on global rewards strategies

As leaders around the world search for better rewards strategies to attract, motivate and retain their workforce, the emergence of new technologies like AI presents an opportunity to boost employee engagement and recognize achievements in meaningful ways.

Global leaders from different industry sectors share insight into how they’re adapting their organizations’ rewards programs to changing times and workforce needs. From focusing on offering total rewards that go beyond just pay to creating an inclusive environment that values both experience and innovation, hear how leaders are finding new ways to attract and keep top talent.

Private Markets in Motion

With the continued growth of the private debt market globally and increasing scrutiny from regulators, it’s critical that investors understand the key trends and capital flows in the private debt asset class.

In a new report, asset managers with over US$2 trillion in assets under management share insights on challenges and opportunities in private debt. From forecasting on loss rates to the impact of rising competition, explore four key findings that show the picture of the current private debt space. 

David Scopelliti is a Partner and Global Head of Private Debt & Private Equity at Mercer, based in Norwalk, Connecticut. Having joined Mercer in 2020, David leads the Global Private Debt & Private Equity along with co-investments and secondaries investment teams, where he oversees the sourcing, due diligence and monitoring of private debt and private equity opportunities along with portfolio construction on behalf of Mercer’s clients. He is also a member of several Investment Committees.

David came to Mercer with 30 years of experience in several senior private debt and private equity roles. Previously, he was the CEO of a publicly traded private debt firm, was a partner at a middle market private markets fund and he served as the Head of Alternatives for the State of Connecticut pension fund. David has a Bachelor of Business Administration majoring in Finance with an Accounting minor from Pace University, New York, and is a FINRA Registered Representative.

Away from the office, David serves on charitable boards, is an active mentor to high school and college students and enjoys racing cars, hiking and rooting for his hometown team – the New York Yankees. 

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