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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Executive Compensation Checklist for Pre-IPO Companies
The definitive executive compensation checklist for private companies transitioning to the public sector.

Executive Compensation Highlights: First 100 S&P 500 Proxy Filers in 2025
Notable findings from public companies on CEO pay, LTI design, security perquisites, and diversity metrics in incentive plans.

Transitioning From Stock Options to RSUs
Fundamental information about tax treatment of restricted stock and RSUs that can help companies add these vehicles to their pay mix in a smart way.

The Price of Progress: Compensation Considerations in Life Sciences Transactions
Structuring transaction compensation effectively is critical to maintaining stability, maximizing deal success, and aligning with shareholder interests.

Leading Organizations through Rapid Growth
Maintaining a successful growth stage requires renewed focus on org structure, talent acquisition, and leadership development.

The DNA of Pay: Evolving Compensation in a New Era of Life Sciences
As the technology and life sciences industries converge, it’s important to understand the compensation norms, expectations, and motivations of talent from both sectors.

Compensation Considerations for Director Service on Special Committees
Three key approaches for compensating directors on special committees.

Using Salary Survey Data to Benchmark Bank Compensation
Pearl Meyer’s 2024 banking compensation surveys provide essential data from 660 financial institutions to help employers navigate compensation decisions.

NAHMA 2024 Compensation Survey Takeaways
The cost to hire and retain difference-making talent makes an aggressive jump.
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Pearl Meyer Unscripted
Our experts dive into the real-world challenges and conversations shaping executive compensation and leadership strategy. Forthright, insightful, and sometimes unexpected—this is where we connect the dots between people, purpose, and performance.

Evergreen Content
This library brings together foundational thinking on topics—from cultural transformation and pay equity to incentive innovation and succession planning. These are timeless resources built to inform, guide, and future‑proof decision‑making.

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.

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

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