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Alex Cwirko-Godycki

General Manager, Market Data & VP, Strategy

Alex is the General Manager for Pave's Market Data product and the firm's Vice President of Strategy. He has more than two decades of experience in total rewards, including 10 years working at Aon plc developing and growing the Radford Survey platform.

Equity Compensation

New Year, New Job Offer: How to Make Sense of Your Equity Award Package

Received a job offer but not sure how to decipher the equity package? Discover five key details you need to know about any equity award.

Don’t Quit Your Day Job: "The Great Stay" Has Arrived

Employees are staying in their jobs longer in a trend known as the Great Stay. Pave’s data reveals new insights about this trend, and who is ‘job hugging’ most.

How Big of a Raise Can You Expect in 2026?

New research from Pave indicates companies are planning for a median merit increase budget of 3.5% in the U.S. in 2026, on par with 2025.

What are Boxcar Equity Grants?

Innovative companies are adopting boxcar equity grants as part of their employee equity strategy. Learn about this model—and whether it’s right for your business.

What is Front-Loaded Equity Vesting?

Increasingly, companies are experimenting with front-loaded vesting schedules. Learn more about this equity strategy, and whether it’s right for your business.

What is a Tender Offer?

A tender offer is a sophisticated equity compensation play, but it’s not a fit for every company. In this article, we explore the pros and cons of tender offers.

AI Is Disrupting the Workforce from the Bottom Up, and Faster Than You Think

How is AI changing the workforce of tomorrow? Research from Pave’s real-time data sheds light on AI’s impact on the job market—especially for young workers.

Perfecting the Art and Science of Pay

Alex Cwirko-Godycki, our VP of Marketing & Strategy, explains the thinking behind Pave’s new website and brand ethos—and invites you to join Pave Data Lab!

May 19, 2025

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