Using holding power as a strategic indicator of the compensation program’s health can ensure that it truly supports retention and long-term shareholder value creation.
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.
Showing 145-153 of 448 Results

Updates on Proxy Advisor Voting Policies for 2024
The latest information on the most significant compensation-related policy changes from ISS and Glass Lewis.

The CEO Evaluation Process: Four Principles for Better Results
Are your CEO evaluations as effective as they could be? Here’s how to ensure this important board function does more than check a box.

CD&A Pro Tips for the 2024 Proxy Season
These two key actions can help you maximize the effectiveness of this year's CD&A while minimizing the stress.

Compensation Trends in Seniors Housing
For firms that can demonstrate a clear path to future professional growth, it can be a buyer’s market for select strategic roles and positions.

Director Compensation and Board Assessment: Two Tools for Driving Board Excellence
How can directors build and maintain a high performance board with a positive culture as the foundation?

Modernizing Healthcare Executive Compensation Plans: A Deep Dive for the Board
The design of your executive pay plan can be an impactful element in the drive to recruit and retain healthcare change-makers.

NAHMA 2023 Survey: Compensation and Human Capital Trends in Affordable Housing
The latest industry data show higher than normal base salary increases and broader use of short- and long-term incentives.

The Founder's Journey
How can a visionary CEO develop the leadership skills needed to move their business into its next phase?

Benchmarking Board of Directors Compensation at Private Companies
Privately owned companies struggle to find accurate data for setting director pay. Here’s how to use public company information in the effort.
Showing 145-153 of 448 Results
Trending Topics
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.
