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Insights and Research
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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The 2025 IPO Market and Compensation Considerations
For boards and executive teams overseeing pre-IPO compensation strategy, readiness and timing are paramount.

Executive Compensation Checklist for Pre-IPO Companies
The definitive executive compensation checklist for private companies transitioning to the public sector.

One Small Change for a More Durable Biotech Equity Pool
In a down biotech market, companies are seeking durable equity solutions like auto-forfeiture to address underwater stock options and retain talent.

Your Short-Term Incentive Plan: Why Communication Matters
Despite widespread confidence that executives understand their incentive plans, a disconnect in communication—especially between boards and management—may be hindering the plans' effectiveness.

Defining a Competitive Credit Union Executive Compensation Package
Monitoring compensation trends and developing the right pay mix for CEOs and other credit union executives can be the key to retaining top talent.

CEO Exit Packages and Other Considerations for Departing Executives
To avoid problematic situations, here are three things compensation committees can do well in advance of an executive departure.

Executive Compensation Highlights: First 100 S&P 500 Proxy Filers in 2025
Notable findings from public companies on CEO pay, LTI design, security perquisites, and diversity metrics in incentive plans.

Transitioning From Stock Options to RSUs
Fundamental information about tax treatment of restricted stock and RSUs that can help companies add these vehicles to their pay mix in a smart way.

Setting Pay for an Internal CEO Hire
External CEO hires require extensive market compensation benchmarking, but more nuance goes into the calculations when promoting from within.
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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.

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.
