When properly structured and aligned with business strategy, executive compensation can be a powerful tool for the board to reinforce the organization’s goals and priorities.
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The Business Case for Milestone-Based Stock Awards
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High-profile executive compensation plans based on milestones are making headlines. Here’s what you need to know.
Non-GAAP Measures in Executive Compensation
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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
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How boards can build talent management processes, recognition and rewards systems, and succession plans that support corporate culture.
Salary Compression: The Squeeze is On
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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
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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.”
Understanding Strategy While Maintaining Compensation Consultant Independence
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How can a consultant dig deep into an organization’s strategy, but maintain an outsider’s perspective?
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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.
