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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This Year it Goes Beyond Healthcare Executive Pay: Top Five Concerns for Healthcare Boards in 2021
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Our annual exploration looks at greater board involvement and the reassessment of business and talent management strategies.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Banking: Determining the Levers That Can Turn Proclamations and Policy into Action
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Key findings, trends, and recommendations specific to the financial institutions in our DE&I survey.
Five for the Future: Top Concerns for the Compensation Committee Agenda in 2021
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The decisions made on each of these five important issues could have significant influence on public, private, and not-for-profit organizations for years to come.
The Return of the Executive Mega Grant: Are They Really Worth It?
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There are multiple factors to weigh when deciding if a “mega grant” is the right compensation strategy for your business circumstances.
Compensation Strategies in the Era of COVID-19
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Private company CEOs talk with Pearl Meyer’s Ryan Hourihan about their varied strategies and experiences in amending executive pay programs during the pandemic.
Ready, Set, IPO: A Three-Part Plan for Executive Compensation
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An IPO means major change for your pay programs and corporate governance; we outline three key areas that can help structure the planning process.
Executive Compensation in a SPAC Transaction—By Failing to Prepare, Are You Preparing to Fail?
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Special Purpose Acquisition Companies are a booming trend; here are multiple points to think about from an executive compensation perspective.
The First Year of Say-on-Pay for Life Science Companies: How to Plan Ahead
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What to expect as your company exits emerging growth company (EGC) status and faces its first say-on-pay vote.
Rethinking Payment for Performance
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In a highly cyclical market like oil & gas, balancing executive incentive plans with absolute and relative metrics may be the best approach.
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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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