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56 slides from Mercer Short Duration Fixed Income Fund Class Y-3's conference presentation, Oct 5, 2020

  1. Slide 1: 2020 UAE Total Remuneration Survey Post-Survey Webinar

    TOTAL REMUNERATION SURVEY (TRS) 2020 UAE POST- SURVEY WEBINAR 5 October 2020 Dubai - Mercer Mercer Financial Services Middle East Limited welcome to brighter Registered With DIFC, License No. CL0939 and Regulated by the DFSA.

  2. Slide 2: Agenda

    Agenda 1. Welcome and Introduction Ted Raffoul, Career Products Leader | MENA, Mercer 2. The post-COVID-19 Recovery | An Economic and Political Outlook for MENA Robert Willock, Director MENA, The Economist Corporate Network 3. 2020 Compensation and Benefits Trends Carolina Vorster, Workforce Product

  3. Slide 3: Welcome and Introduction

    Welcome and Introduction Ted Raffoul, Career Products Leader | MENA, Mercer

  4. Slide 4: Mercer today

    Mercer today 45K clients Compensation & Rewards surveys 35M incumbents Compensation & Rewards surveys $11.5T $250B Under in Assets Under advisement | Management @% MERCER +80 year history $4.53B In revenue 92% 86% fortune 500 FTSE 100 +25,000 colleagues

  5. Slide 5: The Mercer Advantage

    The Mercer Advantage Always bring a point of view Weare thoughtful and invested with our thinking, moving towards the opportunity together. Boldly shape the future We solve for future workforce and organizational needs, quantifying the economic and human impact at every step. Deliver the whole firm

  6. Slide 6: Mercer Portfolio

    Mercer Portfolio • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 6

  7. Slide 7: Mercer

    Mercer | • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 7

  8. Slide 8: The Post-COVID-19 Recovery: Economic and Political Outlook for MENA

    The Post-COVID-19 Recovery | An Economic and Political Outlook for MENA Robert Willock, Director MENA, The Economist Corporate Network

  9. Slide 9: Three themes to structure thinking for 2021

    Three themes to structure thinking for 2021 For 2020, the recovery in the second half will be modest Crises Corona Don’t bring crisis forget... change US-China trade war and broader tensions Rollback of civil liberties: govts with Global economy shutdown only one of getting worse; bifurcation is now

  10. Slide 10: Picture looks grim: 2020 global GDP growth -5.2%

    Picture looks grim: 2020 global GDP growth -5.2% •Euro zone •Russia •US •-8.4% •-6.1% •-5.3% China Japan MENA 1.7% -5.2% -5.8% •India •Lat Am •-8.5% •-8.8% •SSA ASEAN -2.2% •-4.7% ANZ -4.4% 10

  11. Slide 11: Europe leads the recovery in 2021

    Europe leads the recovery in 2021 (but it had the deepest crash) Fragmenting EU politics + nationalism Overcapacity risk Oil price slump and conflict multiplier US slow response, biggest outbreak Unprecedented joint debt issuance Smaller stimulus in Asia Fragile macro shattered Africa has the weakes

  12. Slide 12: EM convergence goes into reverse for two years

    EM convergence goes into reverse for two years Excluding China, emerging markets grow by less than the OECD until 2022 EM recovery hampered by borrowing costs, weak health systems and macro imbalances 12

  13. Slide 13: Overall recovery in US and China will beat Europe

    Overall recovery in US and China will beat Europe In most countries GDP will not reach Q4 2019 levels until 2022/23 Pay attention to data in levels and expressed 2021 in quarter-on-quarter terms: the usual annual figures will be hard to interpret Factors that will affect recovery 2022 • fiscal space

  14. Slide 14: Emerging markets' (& GCC) preparedness

    Emerging markets’ (& GCC) preparedness 14

  15. Slide 15: GCC GDP growth forecasts

    GCC GDP growth forecasts Recovery by: Q1 2023 Q3 2022 Q2 2023 Q2 2023 Q3 2022 6 % GDP growth 4 (yoy) 2 2019 2020 2021 0 2022 UAE Kuwait Saudi Arabia Bahrain Qatar 2023 2024 -2 -3 -4 -5 -5,2 -5 -6 -5,5 15

  16. Slide 16: ME looking to reinvent supply chains

    ME looking to reinvent supply chains Resilience to disruptions and economic diversification loom large Historic downturn in trade has jolted supply chains and ME companies rethinking their supply chain strategies Renewed focus on building supply chain resilience by shortening and diversifying supply

  17. Slide 17: Impact on private consumption

    Impact on private consumption Consumer confidence is down • A rise in unemployment and pay cuts mean consumers are more cautious and are postponing big-ticket purchases. • An expat exodus will change populations, demographics and spending patterns. 17

  18. Slide 18: Oil demand won't get back to Q4 2019 until early 2023

    Oil market drama from geopolitics and covid-19 Oil demand won’t get back to Q4 2019 until early 2023 18

  19. Slide 19: Oil price stuck below US$45/bbl until end 2021

    Oil price stuck below US$45/bbl until end 2021 Out to 2025 it should stay broadly in the US$50-60 range 2020 Q2 average: US$32.4/b ● Demand is hit in OECD countries ● Consumption recovers in China ● Shaky, limited price-war agreement reached 2020 H2: forecast of $43.7/b ● Global storage capacity fil

  20. Slide 20: Investing post-covid: prepare for a bipolar world

    Investing post-covid: prepare for a bipolar world The investment landscape has probably changed for good Investment strategies need to consider the gap between the real economy and the financial economy, and risks if this delicate balance is disrupted ➢ No end to monetary stimulus in sight ➢ Watch f

  21. Slide 21: Unprecedented central bank-financed debt: so what?

    Unprecedented central bank-financed debt: so what? High debt burdens likely to lead to Japan- or Ital-ification 1. Big state is growing 2. How do we get out of it? (no good option) • Fiscal stimulus is new king • Austerity and repay debt: higher taxes (good luck with that!) • Massive bailouts also f

  22. Slide 22: Any Questions?

    Any Questions? Robert Willock Director MENA The Economist Corporate Network robertwillock@economist.com

  23. Slide 23: Compensation and Benefits Overview

    Compensation and Benefits Overview Carolina Vorster, Workforce Products Leader, Mercer

  24. Slide 24: Total Remuneration Survey Global Overview

    Total Remuneration Survey Global Overview participating Jobs at all level Incumbents organizations published around by number of participating organizations the world 4.9K 4.7K 4.0K Countries where Consumer Goods we collect and provide data 3.7K 2.4K Life Sciences Retail & Wholesale • Annual Base Sa

  25. Slide 25: Total Remuneration Survey Regional and UAE Overview

    Total Remuneration Survey (TRS) Regional and UAE Overview MENAT SURVEY PARTICIPATION – TRS (# OF ORGANIZATIONS) 2020 UAE SURVEY OVERVIEW MENAT: Middle East, North Africa and Turkey 619 543 600 500 424 400 288 300 174 200 119 108 104 92 68 67 100 58 25* 30 0 ORGANIZATIONS INCUMBENTS JOBS 2,976 980K+

  26. Slide 26: 2020 UAE Total Remuneration Survey Demographics

    2020 UAE Total Remuneration Survey Demographics | Industry and Parent Nationality breakdown Manufacturing High Tech 2% 4% 10% 8% 15% 7% Energy 3% 11% Other Industries 5% 22% Consumer Goods 25% 11% Services 7% 34% Life Sciences 13% 5% Retail & Wholesale 18% 26 Source: 2020 Mercer UAE Total Remunerati

  27. Slide 27: Data Sources

    Data Sources 2020 UAE Total Remuneration Survey 2019 vs 2020 UAE Total Remuneration Survey Special Edition Survey (COVID-19 Poll) Company & Incumbent StableAnalysis Manufacturing High Tech Manufacturing 10% 8% Energy 10% 8% High Tech 8% Energy Manufacturing High Tech 9% Consumer 11% 10% Goods 10% Ot

  28. Slide 28: Salary Movements 2020

    Salary Movements 2020, Actual increases (median, including zeros / negative responses) ALL CONSUMER SALARY COUNTRY HIGH-TECH LIFE SCIENCE ENERGY INDUSTRIES GOODS FREEZE UAE 3.8% 3.0% 4.5% 3.5% 2.6% 19.4% Bahrain 3.8% 2.0% 4.5% 3.3% 1.9% 19.3% Jordan 4.5% 2.5% 4.8% 4.5% -- 18.0% Kuwait 3.0% 1.0% 4.5%

  29. Slide 29: Salary Movements: Insights from COVID-19 Poll

    Salary Movements Insights from COVID-19 Poll of organizations delayed salary 48.6% increases, most of them for 6 months organizations had their 2020 salary increases affected by COVID-19 stated salary increase levels were different than originally planned (incl. freezes) 29 Source: 2020 Mercer UAE S

  30. Slide 30: Salary Movements 2021 Forecast

    Salary Movements 2021, Forecast increases (median, including zeros / negative responses) ALL CONSUMER SALARY COUNTRY HIGH-TECH LIFE SCIENCE ENERGY INDUSTRIES GOODS FREEZE UAE 4.0% 4.0% 4.5% 3.8% 1.9% 13.4% Bahrain 3.0% 3.3% 4.5% 3.5% 0.8% 11.1% Jordan 4.5% 3.6% 5.0% 4.0% -- 7.9% Kuwait 4.0% 3.7% 4.8

  31. Slide 31: Headcount Variance 2019 to 2020

    Headcount Variance 2019 to 2020 Company and Incumbent Stable Analysis | Industry Source: 2019 and 2020 Mercer UAE Total Remuneration Survey

  32. Slide 32: Hiring Intentions Forecast (2020-2021)

    Hiring Intentions Forecast (2020-2021) 2020 15% 58% 9% 18% As of 2020 2021 15% 34% 3% 48% Increase Headcount No Change Decrease Headcount Not Decided © 2020 MERCER 32 Source: 2020 Mercer UAE Total Remuneration Survey

  33. Slide 33: Hiring Intentions Slido Live Poll

    Hiring Intentions Slido Live Poll 1. What is your organizations hiring intentions for the remainder of 2020? • Increase headcount • No change to headcount 18% • Decrease headcount • Not decided / Not known 2. What is your organizations hiring intentions for 2021? • Increase headcount • No change to

  34. Slide 34: Headcount Movements: Insights from COVID-19 Poll

    Headcount Movements Retail 6% Insights from COVID-19 Poll 3% 5% Energy 4% 4% Other Industries 7% 4% High Tech 4% 4% Head of Organization 0% Life Sciences 12% Executives 0% 3% Manufacturing Management 0% 9% Professional - Sales 10% 3% Services 3% Professional Non-Sales 10% 1% Support - "White Collar"

  35. Slide 35: UAE Base Salary: Median Base Salary 2017-2020

    UAE Base Salary Median Base Salary 2017 – 2020, in ‘000 of AED 700 +3% 5,0 4,5 4,5 600 4,2 4,0 3,8 500 3,5 3,1 3,0 400 2,5 +5% 300 2,0 200 1,5 -1% 1,0 -4% 100 0,5 0 0,0 Support Professionals Managers Executives 2017 2018 2019 2020 Same incumbents YOY © 2020 MERCER 35 Source: 2017 - 2020 Mercer UAE T

  36. Slide 36: Base Salary Reductions: Insights from COVID-19 Poll

    Base Salary Reductions Insights from COVID-19 Poll of organizations implemented base salary of organizations say the salary reductions in 2020 reductions were temporary Head of Organization 20% 63.6% Employee grade Executives 15% 27.3% Pay level Management 12% 18.2% All salaries decreased by same %

  37. Slide 37: Base Salary Variance 2019 to 2020: Industry and Career Stream

    Base Salary Variance 2019 to 2020 Company and Incumbent Stable Analysis | Industry and Career Stream Source: 2019 and 2020 Mercer UAE Total Remuneration Survey

  38. Slide 38: Base Salary Variance 2019 to 2020: Job Family

    Base Salary Variance 2019 to 2020 Company and Incumbent Stable Analysis | Job Family Source: 2019 and 2020 Mercer UAE Total Remuneration Survey

  39. Slide 39: Guaranteed Cash: Industry vs General Market

    Guaranteed Cash Industry vs General Market Logistics Retail & Wholesale Manufacturing Services Other Industries Insurance/Reinsurance Banking/Financial Services Chemicals Consumer Goods High Tech Energy Life Sciences -60% -40% -20% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT © 2020 MERCE

  40. Slide 40: Guaranteed Cash: Job Families vs All Families

    Guaranteed Cash Job Families vs All Families Production & Skilled Trades Supply Chain Customer Service & Contact Center Operations Administration, Facilities & Secretarial Quality Management IT, Telecom & Internet Engineering & Science Finance Communications & Corporate Affairs Human Resources Sales

  41. Slide 41: Short-Term Incentives 2019 Performance Year

    Short-Term Incentives 2019 Performance Year | Target and Actual % by Industry 45% E: Executive M: Management 40% P: Professional 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% E M P E M P E M P E M P E M P E M P E M P E M P E M P All Industries Consumer Goods High Tech Life Sciences Transportation Manufacturing Ener

  42. Slide 42: Short-Term Incentives: Insights from COVID-19 Poll

    Short-Term Incentives Insights from COVID-19 Poll of organizations forecast 2020 of organizations forecast no change to the 2020 performance year variable bonus/short- performance year variable bonus/short-term term incentives budget to be lower than incentives budget, compared to 2019 actual the ac

  43. Slide 43: Sales Incentives: Insights from COVID-19 Poll

    adjusted or are of organizations COVID-19 pandemic their sales incentive policy because of the considering adjusting Sales Incentives Sales Representatives 100% Source: 2020 Mercer UAE Special Edition Survey Sales Management 88% Sales Executives 79% Insights from COVID-19 Poll Field Sales (B2B) 71%

  44. Slide 44: Allowances and Benefits: Insights from COVID-19 Poll

    Allowances and Benefits Insights from COVID-19 Poll Impact on Flight / Home Leave Benefit: Have Adjusted annual home leave benefit/allowance for 7% 2020 of organizations have reduced Allowances in response to COVID-19. Considering adjusting annual Of these: Half was on a temporary basis, and half ho

  45. Slide 45: Remote Working Arrangements: Insights from COVID-19 Poll

    Remote Working Arrangements Insights from COVID-19 Poll of the organizations implemented remote working policy in response of the COVID-19 of the organizations had a remote working policy already in place, before COVID-19 • All functions of organizations will maintain current remote working policy u

  46. Slide 46: Remote Working Arrangements Slido Live Poll

    Remote Working Arrangements Slido Live Poll Due to COVID-19, has your organization implemented a permanent remote work policy? 18% • Yes • No • Yes, but on a temporary basis 48% To join the polls: On your mobile browser, type in www.slido.com then enter #UAETRS © 2020 MERCER 46

  47. Slide 47: Flexible Working Arrangements: Insights from COVID-19 Poll

    Flexible Working Arrangements Insights from COVID-19 Poll of the organizations implemented flexible working in response of the COVID-19 of the organizations had a flexible working policy already in place before COVID-19 • All functions of organizations foresee that employees will be more likely to u

  48. Slide 48: Permanent flexibility - who's ready?

    Permanent flexibility - who’s ready? Training for managers in 46% enabling flexible working Visible instances of career 46% progression for flexible workers More trust between the 42% organization and its employees Ability to measure and 41% reward contribution Better technology to enable 39% flexib

  49. Slide 49: Wrap up and Closing Remarks

    Wrap up and Closing Remarks Ted Raffoul, Career Products Leader | MENA, Mercer

  50. Slide 50: Total Remuneration Survey (TRS): What you receive

    Total Remuneration Survey (TRS) What you receive Mercer Job Library is a globally consistent catalog for Only in 2020, available in dozens of locations Mercer’s TRS offers full package including policy and Mercer's compensation and benefits surveys, providing globally, keeps HR professionals up to s

  51. Slide 51: Industry Surveys and Supplements

    Industry Surveys and Supplements Middle East Reports Engineering, Life Sciences Energy Industry Mercer Regional Industry Insurance Restaurants Construction Survey Oilfield Industry Survey and Real Industry -Middle East Supplement /Supplement Services Telecommunicatio Survey -Iraq –Oman – Estate Surv

  52. Slide 52: Participants Dashboard

    Participants Dashboard • Quick overview of your organization to help you understand;  What is the overall market positioning?  How are the job families paid compared to the market?  What is diversity by gender?  How competitive is you New hire pay?  How is the Remuneration mix of the organizati

  53. Slide 53: Mercer Learning: Higher-Performance HR of the Future

    Mercer Learning Higher-Performance HR of the Future 53

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