As oil and gas peer groups continue to shrink, relative performance frameworks require a more thoughtful design process.
Insights and Research
Rethinking Effective Performance Peer Groups in Today’s Oil & Gas Sector
Article | Mar 2026 | Malcolm Adkins
Insights and Research
Our experts provide valuable insight on emerging issues and developing trends in all aspects of compensation and leadership. Explore our most recent published content below.
Showing 28-36 of 45 Results
Company-Provided Private Air Travel During the Pandemic
In light of business travel concerns, this quick poll provides information on current private air travel practices for executives.
Looking Ahead to Executive Pay Practices in 2021
Detailed information on compensation issues related to the current environment, and executive pay plan expectations for 2021.
Pearl Meyer On Point: Workforce Disruption
Research Report
|
More than 200 directors and senior leaders provided information on changes taking place in the workforce at their organizations, the level of engagement, and the impact of technology and flexibility.
Work Has Changed: How Boards Navigate Disruption and Drive Human Capital Transformation
Research Report
|
The latest Thought Leadership Commission report from Pearl Meyer and the WCD is a call to action for boards to reframe the risk of workforce disruption as an opportunity to create benefits for all stakeholders.
How Involved is Your Board in Talent Management?
Survey results from 244 public, private, and not-for-profit organizations indicate that many boards do take a high-level, strategic role in talent management.
The Next Stage of the Coronavirus Impact
The latest data on how companies are restructuring executive and broad-based compensation programs in response to the pandemic.
Quick Poll Banking Edition: How Coronavirus is Affecting Director Compensation
Survey data show that during this pandemic the banking industry has been conservative in its pay actions for directors.
Quick Polls: Banking Edition
This report presents data on the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on compensation practices in the banking and credit union industry.
How Coronavirus is Affecting Director Compensation
The latest survey data from more than 300 companies showing boards’ actions on director pay in response to the pandemic.
Showing 28-36 of 45 Results
Trending Topics
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.