Timely data from 248 companies on how organizations of all sizes and ownership types are approaching executive compensation pay practices for 2026.
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Insights and Research
The Pearl Meyer team includes industry experts with deep knowledge and experience in all aspects of compensation and leadership. Here they provide valuable insight on emerging issues and developing trends. They offer compelling solutions for challenging situations and advice on maximizing opportunities. Read on and learn more about how Pearl Meyer’s team can help you connect pay, people, and performance.
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In the Headlong Rush to Put ESG Metrics into Incentive Plans, We May Need a Speed Bump
Consider several incentive plan principles before deciding if ESG-based metrics are right for your company.

Data Show Boards Are Taking Steps on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The specific information companies track is broadening in scope, as is what they do with the information and what goals they set for the organization.

Founder Compensation: The Data Only Take You So Far
Understanding how your founder situation differs from the average is at the heart of establishing the right market reference point.

Human Capital Management Disclosure: Emerging Best Practices
Two clear trends companies can incorporate into their HCM disclosure strategy for 2022 that can have meaningful impact.

COVID-19 Retrospective: Adjustments to Incentive Plan Outcomes and the Shareholder Response
Did the companies making executive compensation adjustments due to COVID experience any shareholder or advisory firm push-back?

Revisiting Business Strategy and Compensation Alignment in Light of COVID-19
Customer needs have changed, workforce needs have changed, and strategy, people, and compensation must be realigned to match a new reality.

Incentive Plan Goal Calibration Analysis Should Be a Standing Agenda Item
How to know if performance requirements are truly appropriate to warrant the potential payouts.

Evaluating Your Current DE&I Position
How to analyze your company’s current state before thinking about DE&I goals for incentive compensation plans.

Planning for the Next Unknown: Executive Compensation After COVID-19
While the impact of the pandemic on executive compensation plans isn’t over, companies can use this experience to plan for future crises.
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New Directions for Director Pay
Boards, primarily focused on their fiduciary responsibilities, often overlook their compensation. Yet, like executive pay, board compensation can drive value. Strategic pay structures are crucial for attracting and retaining directors who enhance a visionary board sensitive to risks and opportunities, thus boosting organization's success.

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We offer experience and guidance that helps private organizations attract, motivate, and develop the talent that will move your strategy forward.

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These articles are intended to provide actionable insights through a grounding in the fundamentals and nuances of executive compensation.
