Timely data from 248 companies on how organizations of all sizes and ownership types are approaching executive compensation pay practices for 2026.
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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AI’s Impact on Organizational Structure and Investments
The results from a recent Pearl Meyer Quick Poll on AI point to a few emerging trends and uncover some surprising data points.

Looking Ahead to Executive Pay Practices in 2024: Banking Edition
Sixty-nine public and private bank institutions shared their views on executive compensation changes and expectations for 2024.

Looking Ahead to Executive Pay Practices in 2024
Data from 304 participating companies on expected pay outcomes for 2023, projected pay plan changes for 2024, and much more.

The Compensation Committee Blueprint
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A visionary, yet practical roadmap for the next-generation compensation and human capital committee

Looking Ahead to Executive Pay Practices in 2023: Banking Edition
Survey results from 58 public and private bank institutions outlining their expectations for executive compensation programs in 2023.

Looking Ahead to Executive Pay Practices in 2023
Pearl Meyer’s annual compensation planning survey covers numerous trends and offers pay projection details from more than 300 companies.

2022 Implemented Base Salary Increases
Responses from 337 companies indicate base salary increases are higher than normal and many are planning mid-year raises.

Trends in Granting Equity
Survey data from 187 companies on how they are treating equity in response to pressures of executive retention, inflation, and market volatility.

Officer Titling in the Financial Industry
Survey data from 92 banks and credit unions that show what titles are used currently and how those titles influence incentives and other benefits.
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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.
