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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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Executive Succession Planning, Retention, and the Role of Compensation
A recently published study indicates the highest CEO turnover since 2008. How can compensation play a role in retaining high-performing executives?

The Business Case for Milestone-Based Stock Awards
High-profile executive compensation plans based on milestones are making headlines. Here’s what you need to know.

Non-GAAP Measures in Executive Compensation
A concise look at the pros and cons of using non-GAAP measures in executive pay plans.

How Talent Strategy and Leadership Development Can Strengthen Corporate Culture
How boards can build talent management processes, recognition and rewards systems, and succession plans that support corporate culture.

Salary Compression: The Squeeze is On
Salary compression is once again a challenge for organizations. Here’s what you need to know and how to address the problem.

Good Corporate Governance Should Start with Boards’ Own Performance
This article from Board Agenda helps redefine good board governance and explain why directors are being held to the highest standards.

Business Culture and the Rewards System
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Creating a culture of performance begins with people. Here’s how boards can think about reward systems to align culture and compensation.

Corporate Culture and the Board
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Former Pearl Meyer Chairman David Swinford commented on a WSJ article about corporate culture through the lens of his boardroom experience.

Supporting Culture Through Compensation, Recognition, and Reward Systems
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NACD Blue Ribbon Commissioner David Swinford discusses the role of compensation in the 2017 BRC report “Culture as a Corporate Asset.”
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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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