Heroes and villains: Compensation in a K-shaped market
Who wins in the stock market determines who wins in the talent market. As total shareholder return (TSR) diverges, so does each company’s ability to hire, retain, and pay top talent.
Key takeaways:
- The equity divide continues to grow: new hire grants rose 15% at high TSR companies versus 5% at low TSR companies, increasing the premium from 30% to 50%.
- Talent is flowing one direction. High TSR companies grew hiring ~10% while low TSR companies cut ~13%.
- Low TSR companies are pulling structural levers, shortening vesting duration and front-loading grants, to stretch a thinner equity budget.
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