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.

The report covers:

• Key metrics companies consider in setting peer groups
• Examples of peer groups seemingly used to justify higher pay quantum, and data on companies most often appearing in disclosed peer groups
• Information on Glass Lewis’ “proven peers” methodology and a comparison of the most common companies in disclosed peers vs. Glass Lewis peers