Ignoring a tech company’s unique business model can misalign incentives, weaken shareholder value, and drive talent away.
Insights and Research
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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Implications of Glass Lewis’ Updated Pay-for-Performance Methodology for Life Sciences Companies
The new methodology underscores a continued shift in pay governance – and places early-stage life sciences companies in a difficult position.

One-Size Doesn’t Fit All: Customizing Executive Compensation Across Diverse Tech Business Models
Ignoring a tech company’s unique business model can misalign incentives, weaken shareholder value, and drive talent away.

The Basics of a Short-Term Incentive Plan
A well-crafted STI plan is a powerful tool for focusing leadership attention, reinforcing strategic priorities, and translating operational performance into pay outcomes.

Yes, CEO Security Prevalence is Increasing
As the executive protection landscape evolves, boards should take a proactive, measured, and transparent approach to CEO security.

Why Compensation Committees Should Care About Holding Power
Using holding power as a strategic indicator of the compensation program’s health can ensure that it truly supports retention and long-term shareholder value creation.

Board Effectiveness: How Can You Get to Optimal?
Begin with a deep understanding of your board’s capabilities and dynamics and what it needs to do in order to better support the organization.

A Comprehensive Look at Executive Incentive Plan Design
A well-structured total compensation framework balances performance motivation, market relevance, and retention considerations.

Ways to Counterbalance the Effects of Market Instability on Long-Term Incentives
Many compensation committees have concerns about the impact of dramatic market swings on recently approved incentive plans.

Developing an Executive Compensation Philosophy
An actionable framework for creating—or updating—the guiding principles of your compensation strategy.
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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.

Work Has Changed
How boards and management teams can navigate disruption and drive human capital transformation.

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