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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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Five Reasons You Need a Salary Survey
In a competitive talent environment, an independent, high-quality salary survey can be a key way to ensure your employee compensation is on target.
How Compensation Can Support Improved Environmental and Social Governance
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For companies that want to strengthen their ESG focus and outcomes, incentive compensation programs can be a key to success.
The Board’s Role in Talent and Corporate Culture
Visionary boards go beyond simply setting compensation policies, they seek to understand and assess the health of a company’s culture.
Family Business Compensation: The Advantages and the Challenges
Family businesses have unique challenges in attracting, retaining, and motivating outside executive talent—here are some strategies to consider.
Total Shareholder Return: It's Not the Magic Metric
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Analysis of a landmark study exploring whether or not the use of TSR as an incentive metric improves corporate performance.
Compensation as a Catalyst
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A complete look at how boards can use compensation as a tool for long-term value creation.
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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.