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Modernizing Executive Pay Strategy in Family Firms
Unique dynamics can challenge executive pay strategy in family-controlled organizations. These steps can help avoid pitfalls and deliver success.
AI Is Cropping Up in Exec Comp in Interesting Ways
The company's rate of AI adoption is important to consider, said Dan Moynihan, managing director at Pearl Meyer.
Boards Are Maximizing Flexibility in Next Year’s Comp Plans
Ongoing volatility in US markets is expected to extend into 2026, shaping how directors sculpt compensation plans.
Tariff Tumult Sets Uneasy Stage for 2026 Comp Planning
Uncertainty in the marketplace has become a new normal, Matt Turner, president of executive compensation at Pearl Meyer.
What to Do When Internal CEO Candidates Get 'Passed Over'
For a new CEO, the last thing you want is to show up and have key members of your team leaving while you're trying to be successful as fast as possible, Dan Moynihan explained.
Nearly all workers believe in title inflation—and most say it’s on the rise
“This data may indicate some employers are recognizing that in the absence of large compensation increases, they need to offer something to key employees,” said Susan Sandlund, managing director and leadership practice lead at Pearl Meyer.
Nom-Gov Chairs Get a Raise as Workload Increases
"There's been a higher emphasis on things like succession planning that nom and gov has taken the laboring on, which has increased workload there," said Ryan Hourihan, managing director at Pearl Meyer.
These Co-CEOs Swear by Splitting the Job: ‘The Demands on a Modern CEO are Close to Unsustainable’
“There’s so much happening both externally and internally and organizations are going through constant change and it’s not letting up,” said Susan Sandlund, a managing director at Pearl Meyer who leads the leadership consulting practice.
With Political Disarray at an All-Time High, the Pharma CEO Chair Is a Lonely Gig
“These times are unprecedented... Incredible different forces are at play in the environment that can impact the effectiveness of a CEO, their team and their overall organization,” Susan Sandlund, a managing director at Pearl Meyer.
How to Build 'A Bench That's Able to Pivot'
But Matt Turner, managing director at Pearl Meyer, cautions against overreaction. “There’s so much unknown about what will happen with the tariff situation. It’s better to wait and see… if you make an adjustment now and it looks like you’ve benefited from a windfall, that can be really bad optics.”
How Systems Are Attracting Exec Talent in a Competitive Market
“There is less margin for error,” said Alexander Yaffe, managing director at Pearl Meyer.
After A Flush Year for CFO Pay, What’s Next?
“When there’s a more pessimistic or negative economic outlook, it tends to put a dampener on increases in pay for the executive team,” said Matt Turner, president of executive compensation at Pearl Meyer.