Ilya Bonic

Mercer has acquired global employee engagement organisation Sirota Consulting.

Sirota Consulting specialises in organisational research, providing assessments, surveys, technology and analytics in areas such as engagement, team effectiveness, leadership and culture.

Mercer's acquisition will enable it to build on its current consulting proposition in talent management, as well as reinforce its commitment to employee engagement.

Ilya Bonic (pictured), president, career at Mercer, said: “Employee engagement is one of the most important human capital issues facing business leaders today, and the acquisition of Sirota strengthens our consulting insights by ensuring our [employer] clients have access to leading expertise and data-driven employee survey research programmes.

“With Sirota’s highly regarded intellectual capital, global normative database, tools and assessments, Mercer has the ability to address current trends in the marketplace that will benefit organisations worldwide.”

John Mallozzi, chief executive officer at Sirota, added: “Our mission is to help our clients solve their business problems through employee research. Both Mercer and Sirota have the tools, technology, and insights to help organisations execute their strategy, enhance their talent management programmes and unlock the full potential of their workforce.”

The terms of the acquisition have not been disclosed.