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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Is 2020 Upending Compensation Committee “Best Practices”?
What are the most urgent questions for compensation committees now that 2020 incentive plans may no longer be relevant?
Ground Rules When Facing Imminent Restructuring
When a company is undergoing restructuring, it’s vital to know how to appropriately structure an executive compensation program and what pitfalls to avoid.
SEC Adopts Rule Amendments and Provides Supplemental Guidance for Proxy Advisor Voting
Companies should be aware of how the proxy voting process has likely shifted in their favor.
Does Your Organization Have Hidden Pay Bias?
Actionable steps companies can take to uncover any existing systemic bias in their compensation administration.
IRS Releases Proposed Regulations on Non-Profit Compensation Excise Tax
What organizations need to know about proposed IRS regulations covering the excise tax for certain executive compensation arrangements.
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.
Is Distressed M&A Deal Activity on the Horizon?
Advisors are predicting a surge in opportunistic or distressed company M&A activity; here’s how to prepare for a change-in-control.
Why ESG Belongs on the Compensation Committee Agenda
Ep. 2: The compensation committee evaluates CEO performance, which increasingly includes responsibility for corporate culture and related issues.
Defining ESG
Ep. 3: What important issues already being tracked and measured in your company can be further defined as environmental, social, or governance-related?
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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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These articles are intended to provide actionable insights through a grounding in the fundamentals and nuances of executive compensation.