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“While the longer-term impact of COVID-19 on the economy is unclear, companies are beginning to inventory the impact and are considering a range of people actions to ensure they can effectively navigate this massive disruption,” said Brett Herand, principal at Pearl Meyer
Peter Lupo, senior managing director and Atlantic region head said, “Discussions [about 2020 executive pay goals] will take place when comp committees convene for their regularly scheduled meeting to discuss goals around mid-year, but depending on the severity of issues, they could choose to have a special meeting.”
Preliminary results from a Pearl Meyer survey found more than half of companies among its 300-plus respondents have adjusted executive salaries in 2020.
“Boards are laser-focused on the impact of COVID-19 on annual and long-term incentive plans,” said Peter Lupo, senior managing director and Atlantic region head at Pearl Meyer.
A survey of board directors by compensation consulting firm Pearl Meyer conducted between March 10 and March 16 found that 36% of the 233 respondents had already discussed the financial impact of the pandemic with their board, while another 59% said it would be on the agenda at their next meeting.