E&S Metric Usage in S&P 500 Executive Compensation (2023 Update)

Executive compensation in the U.S. has skyrocketed in recent years, sparking investor and public scrutiny of pay benchmarking practices. Glass Lewis new Special Report examines how peer group selection and benchmarking practices have contributed to a cyclical pay ratcheting effect in the US.

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Perspectives on Global Engagement

Perhaps more than any other market, the U.S. has relied heavily on equity compensation as a key means to retain and incentivize top executives. Indeed, equity compensation has facilitated higher levels of total executive pay in the U.S. compared to other markets.