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Methodology To identify trends in C-suite compensation in large, publicly traded companies, Gallagher’s CEO and Executive Compensation Trends: 2024-2025 Edition includes compensation data for 2,892 companies analyzed by major industry and company size.

Workspan : Given what your research identified, what are key takeaways and guidance for altruistic organizations as they approach compensation discussions?

Evaluate Total Target Compensation Ranges The next step for an organization is to think about the salary and total target compensation ranges themselves. 

2025-2026 Salary Budget Survey Offering robust, year-over-year data, this survey will help you design competitive compensation plans that attract and retain high-performing employees.

“Implementing a compensation program that eliminates and minimizes the risk for gender and race/ethnicity-based wage gaps is time- and resource-intensive.

However, navigating KPIs, formulas and success metrics in compensation can be complex and challenging.

Save Reuse Permission One of the top three challenges organizations face in implementing pay transparency is a lack of manager capabilities to understand and explain compensation programs and practices, according to Mercer’s Global Pay Transparency Report.

“In a world where more organizations are required to be transparent around pay ranges for every job, breaking down compensation components — skills, education, experience and responsibilities — allows employees greater clarity on why they are paid, what they are paid, and how they can continue to grow their compensation,” she said.

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