Executive compensation

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To stay competitive, organizations need to secure top executive talent, incentivize the right performance and ensure alignment between business goals and talent strategies.

Mercer's executive compensation professionals provide best-in-class expertise in the areas of executive and director compensation and benefits, sustainability metrics, pay-performance alignment and corporate governance.

Market-leading executive compensation and rewards solutions

To remain competitive, organizations must attract critical executive talent, motivate and reward appropriate performance as well as create an alignment with business imperatives, talent strategies, and shareholder interests.

Latest insights

Exec comp trends

A data-driven approach to tenure and CEO compensation

By: Mick Thompson, Partner

In this article, we’ll delve into the topic of CEO compensation based on tenure and offer insights to navigate this terrain with evidence-based confidence.
Exec comp trends

DEI metrics in executive short term incentive plans at S&P 500 companies

S&P 500 companies have made some adjustments on how they utilize DEI metrics, but it has not resulted in any significant decrease in their usage.
Employee health & benefits

UK Board Remuneration Handbook 2024

Mercer’s 2024 UK Board Remuneration Handbook covers the latest FTSE350 board remuneration practices and trends.
Workforce & careers

Board and CEO Remuneration in Europe - Summary of the Top 100

By: Peter Boreham, European Practice Leader

In our latest study, we explore the factors driving the growing focus on pay transparency and provide strategies for UK organisations to start preparing now for a greater openness on pay.
Exec comp trends

New challenges, new roles: The evolution of the compensation committee

By: David Thieke, Partner & US and Canada Executive Solutions Leader

Compensation committees are evolving beyond executive pay to incorporate areas like HCM and DE&I in its expanding role.
Exec Comp Trends

Executive Remuneration Disclosure in the Nordics

Mercer’s Nordic Remuneration Handbook analyzes executive compensation trends in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, highlighting the impact of global influences and regional nuances on base salaries, short-term incentives, and total direct compensation.
Exec Comp Trends

Ireland Board Remuneration Handbook 2023

Mercer’s 2023 ISEQ20 Board Remuneration Handbook offers insights into executive remuneration in Ireland's largest companies, noting stable pay practices post-pandemic, slightly decreased bonuses compared to last year, and ongoing shareholder scrutiny for alignment with stakeholder interests.