Timely data on how boards and management teams are thinking about tariffs, the impact on business performance, and short- and long-term incentive plans.
Insights and Research
Quick Poll: The Anticipated Impact of Tariffs on Incentive Plans
Research Report | May 2025 | Jannice Koors
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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A Decade of Compensation Trends in Cyber Security
Insights from Pearl Meyer’s Cyber Security, AI, Robotics and Data Science Salary Survey

Yes, CEO Security Prevalence is Increasing
As the executive protection landscape evolves, boards should take a proactive, measured, and transparent approach to CEO security.

Why Compensation Committees Should Care About Holding Power
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.

Proxy Advisor Oversight Takes Center Stage This Summer
DC Circuit Ends Multiyear Dispute in Favor of Proxy Advisors While Texas Enacts State-Level Proxy Advisor Regulation

Managing Through Today’s Chaos in the Life Sciences Sector – Look To Your Board
Engaging with the board of directors effectively is always a critical responsibility for CEOs, but in the life sciences sector it can be particularly challenging.

From Innovation to Accounting and Back Again
S1 Ep6: Is it possible to identify and incorporate executive incentive plan metrics that spur innovation?

Board Effectiveness: How Can You Get to Optimal?
Begin with a deep understanding of your board’s capabilities and dynamics and what it needs to do in order to better support the organization.

What to Do When Salary Compression Pinches the Life Sciences Industry
A strong labor market can create pay compression, underscoring the need for proactive pay-equity reviews and agile compensation strategies to keep organizations competitive.

Quick Poll: Annual Incentive Plan Communication Amid Uncertainty
Timely data from 278 companies on how they are approaching STI communication in a time of business uncertainty.
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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.

Work Has Changed
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.
