Timely data from 248 companies on how organizations of all sizes and ownership types are approaching executive compensation pay practices for 2026.
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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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One-Size Doesn’t Fit All: Customizing Executive Compensation Across Diverse Tech Business Models
Ignoring a tech company’s unique business model can misalign incentives, weaken shareholder value, and drive talent away.
Bank Board of Directors’ Pay, Policies, and Practices in 2025
Highlights and data from the bi-annual survey on bank directors’ compensation levels and practices.
The Basics of a Short-Term Incentive Plan
A well-crafted STI plan is a powerful tool for focusing leadership attention, reinforcing strategic priorities, and translating operational performance into pay outcomes.
Prepping for the Fall: Top Takeaways from the Proxy Season
Analysis for compensation committee members of key findings and unexpected developments from the most recent proxy season.
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.
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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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These articles are intended to provide actionable insights through a grounding in the fundamentals and nuances of executive compensation.