How to address the shadow of tariffs looming heavily over incentive plan goal-setting and performance assessment.
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Anticipating the Effects of Tariffs on Executive Compensation
Advisor Blog | Feb 2025 | Matt Turner | NACD
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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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The Tesla Executive Compensation Ruling: What Directors Need to Know
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Maximizing a Director’s Ability to Enhance Stock Holdings
Directors frequently ask about increasing their holdings. Here are two ways companies can structure additional choice beyond simple open-market purchases.

2024 Incentive Goal-Setting: Core Principles and Strategies for Uncertain Times
Establishing executive compensation performance goals remains a challenge. Focusing on core principles can help when the answers aren’t clear.

Looking Ahead to Executive Pay Practices in 2024: Banking Edition
Sixty-nine public and private bank institutions shared their views on executive compensation changes and expectations for 2024.
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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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We offer experience and guidance that helps private organizations attract, motivate, and develop the talent that will move your strategy forward.
