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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Salary Compression Driven by Tight Labor Market and Higher Starting Pay
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Data from Pearl Meyer show increasing rates paid to college graduates and unique methods companies are deploying to combat salary compression.
Small Steps to Mitigate Risk and Create Resilience in Executive Compensation Goals
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Numerous emerging issues raise the stakes for executive performance, potentially contributing to more hits and misses in incentive plan targets.
Pay vs. Performance: What Do Public Company Directors Need to Know?
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Management may bear the heavy burden when it comes to the new disclosure, but there are key points boards must understand and discuss this fall.
Overseeing Executive Compensation and Leadership Development Should Be the Role of the Compensation Committee
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A siloed approach to executive pay, business strategy, and leadership development may hinder long-term value creation.
The SEC Just Kicked CD&A Drafting Season into High Gear
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Given the new pay versus performance rules, drafting this year’s CD&A will be an especially heavy lift. Here’s how to get started now.
The Inflation Reduction Act: What You Need to Know
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Unlike an earlier proposal, the current Act does not include legislation directly impacting executive compensation, although there may be some derivative impact.
Biotech Layoffs: Ideas for Creating a Fair Compensation Plan
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When considering staffing reductions, a fair and empathetic compensation program is imperative in the tight-knit biotech and pharma industries.
Leading an Effective CEO Transition: It’s a Journey, Not an Event
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Leadership transition is an ongoing process. Here are four guiding points for boards and CEOs that former Pearl Meyer Chairman David Swinford suggested considering.
Option Repricing or Exchanges in Development Biotech
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For biotech, the retention value of options is currently in jeopardy. Here are several key points to weigh if your company is considering strong action.
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