Executive compensation is increasingly complex
Designing competitive executive compensation and policies that align with business strategy while incentivizing top talent can be challenging.
We can help you factor in all the critical considerations so you can achieve the most compelling and effective executive compensation plans.
To remain competitive, organizations must attract key executive talent, motivate and reward appropriate performance, and create an alignment with business imperatives and other talent strategies.
Our market-leading executive compensation and rewards consulting solutions
Mercer have the world’s richest compensation databases to support you when determining the most effective executive compensation, and we go beyond data.
Our collaborative executive compensation consulting combined with our databases help you shape and implement your executive compensation programs.
We know one size does not fit all, and help organizations determine compensation levels that align with their strategic talent needs and relevant talent comparators.
Mercer advisors achieve measurable impacts on performance, efficiency, sustainability, and risk management by developing cash and equity compensation programs that serve the interests of executives, owners, and the organization while managing the growing complexity of regulations, legislation and stakeholder demands.
Multiple viewpoints
We consider shareholder, board member, company, employee, and any other stakeholder perspectives while reflecting both external and competitive realities.
Current metrics
We understand the full spectrum of deliverables expected of today’s executives. Our metrics drive financial performance, operational excellence, governance, and meaningful sustainability initiatives. We help you to customize rewards in purpose-driven ways.
Attract and motivate executive talent
Having the right leaders for your organization might be the most critical driver of success. Mercer can help you design executive compensation plans that attract, retain, and motivate the critical global and local executive talent you need for long-term organizational excellence. While:
- Aligning pay with your organization’s strategic needs and relevant talent comparators,
- Realizing the value in ownership transactions, and
- Staying compliant with regulatory, legislative, and shareholder requirements and guidelines.
The most comprehensive market data – customized
We utilize executive compensation market data from all relevant sources, including Mercer’s flagship Total Remuneration Survey, to meet your needs. We custom-design survey instruments and analytics on the specific issues that concern you.
Objectivity
We have established global business standards to manage potential conflicts of interest inherent in advising boards of directors and management on executive rewards issues.
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Societal expectations about executive compensation drivers are evolving
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Operating sustainably, including improving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
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Take actions to support environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) initiatives, and
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Embracing a stakeholder (rather than a stockholder) mindset.
There is now increased pressure for organizations to contribute to the broader world in a way that reflects the values of their customers, employees and investors.
Global Leader of Advisory Solutions & Insights, Mercer
