Timely data on how boards and management teams are thinking about tariffs, the impact on business performance, and short- and long-term incentive plans.
Insights and Research
Quick Poll: The Anticipated Impact of Tariffs on Incentive Plans
Research Report | May 2025 | Jannice Koors
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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Quick Poll: Coronavirus Impact
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Survey results from 233 director and management respondents detail the current impact of the coronavirus on executive compensation plans.

Overlap of Executive Incentive Plan Performance Measures: Is the Concern Warranted?
Our statistical analyses of the data uncovers whether or not the increase in proxy advisor scrutiny on “redundant” incentive plan measures is justified.

Quick Poll: CEO Succession Planning
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With increasingly complex skills requirements and an upturn in surprise exits, are companies changing their approach to CEO succession planning?

Diversity and Inclusion Survey
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Get the latest up-to-date data on gender pay practices and diversity in the workplace, including a special executive summary for financial institutions.

The CEO Pay Ratio: Data and Perspectives from the 2018 Proxy Season
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Pearl Meyer’s complete analysis of the initial year for CEO Pay Ratio disclosures, based on information collected by Main Data Group on more than 2000 public proxies

Developing a Culture of Leadership
The 2017 WCD Thought Leadership Commission report examines what a visionary board does differently to develop a culture of leadership.

The Myth and Reality of TSR as an Incentive Metric
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Research from Pearl Meyer and Cornell on the links between use of total shareholder return (TSR) as an incentive and subsequent company performance.
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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.

Work Has Changed
How boards and management teams can navigate disruption and drive human capital transformation.

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