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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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The Compensation Committee's Role in Driving a Successful People Strategy
Best-in-class compensation committees identify key strategic priorities or challenges in the human capital space that will have a true impact on performance.
Biopharma Peer Groups: Data-Driven Insights for Compensation Committees
We sampled 150 biopharma companies to test whether the most common peer group criteria actually correlate with compensation outcomes.
Preparing for Potential SPAC Mergers in Biotech
For companies eyeing the public markets, a SPAC can be appealing—but it requires early preparation to ensure lasting success.
Understanding Pay for Performance in Executive Compensation Plans
What pay for performance really means, how to measure true alignment, and the practices that keep it working over time.
Long-Term Incentive Plan Design Fundamentals
An effective LTIP hinges on a deep understanding of the company’s strategy, business outlook, and program goals.
CD&A Narrative: Why Committees Must Lead the Story in 2025
The CD&A narrative is the committee’s opportunity to explain how executive pay reflects oversight, discipline, and strategy.
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.
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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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These articles are intended to provide actionable insights through a grounding in the fundamentals and nuances of executive compensation.