How to address the shadow of tariffs looming heavily over incentive plan goal-setting and performance assessment.
Insights and Research
Anticipating the Effects of Tariffs on Executive Compensation
Advisor Blog | Feb 2025 | Matt Turner | NACD
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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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.

Designing Performance Stock Unit (PSU) Programs in Volatile Times
Performance shares help drive pay-for-performance alignment, but long-term goal-setting can be very difficult in this current environment. Here are some thoughtful ideas for reimagining your PSU program.

Integrating Leadership Teams Results in Organic Growth
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How an acquisitive healthcare system successfully brought its disparate leadership teams together post-merger, paving the way for growth and a smooth CEO succession.

The Price of Progress: Compensation Considerations in Life Sciences Transactions
Structuring transaction compensation effectively is critical to maintaining stability, maximizing deal success, and aligning with shareholder interests.

Navigating 11th Hour Guidance on Board DE&I
ISS and Glass Lewis, along with several large institutional investors, have softened their stance on board diversity policies for 2025.

Anticipating the Effects of Tariffs on Executive Compensation
How to address the shadow of tariffs looming heavily over incentive plan goal-setting and performance assessment.

Leading Organizations through Rapid Growth
Maintaining a successful growth stage requires renewed focus on org structure, talent acquisition, and leadership development.
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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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How boards and management teams can navigate disruption and drive human capital transformation.

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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.
