Quick Poll: Annual Incentive Plan Communication Amid Uncertainty

Boards and executive teams invest significant effort designing short-term incentive (STI) plans to drive focus, reward success, and ensure performance-aligned outcomes. But are those plans being communicated in ways that influence employee behavior and deliver return on investment? 

Pearl Meyer conducted a quick poll to assess how companies are approaching STI communication in a time of business uncertainty. The goal: understand what information is shared with plan participants, how effectively it’s delivered, and what, if any, governance concerns may be holding companies back.

The bottom line is that with clearer, more consistent communication, companies can work to enhance the impact of their STI plans, improving alignment, focus, and employee engagement without increasing risk.