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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Beyond the Proxy: Why Compensation Peer Group “Disclosure” Matters Internally
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While executive compensation peer groups tend to get the spotlight, market comparisons play an important role in shaping pay at all levels.
SEC to Revisit Executive Compensation Disclosure Rules at June 26, 2025 Roundtable
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Public companies, investors, and subject-matter experts are invited to weigh in on the complexity and usefulness of current disclosure requirements.
Ways to Counterbalance the Effects of Market Instability on Long-Term Incentives
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Many compensation committees have concerns about the impact of dramatic market swings on recently approved incentive plans.
Quick Poll: The Anticipated Impact of Tariffs on Incentive Plans
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Timely data on how boards and management teams are thinking about tariffs, the impact on business performance, and short- and long-term incentive plans.
Hot Topics in Private Biotech
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Private companies face unique compensation challenges, from limited market data to complex equity structures shaped by illiquidity and funding constraints.
Sizing Up Retention and Transaction Bonus Pools
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As a merger, acquisition, or sale takes shape, whether and how much to pay for bonuses is a key decision point for compensation committees.
Developing an Executive Compensation Philosophy
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An actionable framework for creating—or updating—the guiding principles of your compensation strategy.
Highlights from Pearl Meyer’s 2024/2025 Compensation Planning Survey
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As HR teams plan for 2025 salaries, our latest survey highlights the need for reliable market data to guide compensation decisions.
2025 Proxy Season Early Returns in the Oil & Gas Sector
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New data for oilfield services and exploration and production companies provide insight on CEO base salary changes and incentive plan trends.
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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.
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