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Bank Board of Directors’ Pay, Policies, and Practices in 2025
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Highlights and data from the bi-annual survey on bank directors’ compensation levels and practices.
Sizing Up Retention and Transaction Bonus Pools
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As a merger, acquisition, or sale takes shape, whether and how much to pay for bonuses is a key decision point for compensation committees.
Defining a Competitive Credit Union Executive Compensation Package
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Monitoring compensation trends and developing the right pay mix for CEOs and other credit union executives can be the key to retaining top talent.
CEO Exit Packages and Other Considerations for Departing Executives
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To avoid problematic situations, here are three things compensation committees can do well in advance of an executive departure.
Building a Better Executive Team
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For boards and CEOs seeking to build more effective executive teams, focusing on dialogue quality offers a practical starting point.
Transitioning From Stock Options to RSUs
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Fundamental information about tax treatment of restricted stock and RSUs that can help companies add these vehicles to their pay mix in a smart way.
Leading Organizations through Rapid Growth
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Maintaining a successful growth stage requires renewed focus on org structure, talent acquisition, and leadership development.
The CEO Evaluation Process: Four Principles for Better Results
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Are your CEO evaluations as effective as they could be? Here’s how to ensure this important board function does more than check a box.
Benchmarking Board of Directors Compensation at Private Companies
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Privately owned companies struggle to find accurate data for setting director pay. Here’s how to use public company information in the effort.
Achieving Competitive Advantage Through an Engagement-Based Talent Management Strategy
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A deliberate approach to talent management and compensation is crucial for companies to survive and thrive—and it should transcend economic cycles.
Treatment of Unvested Stock Awards Upon Retirement
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Properly designed favorable stock award vesting provisions for qualifying retirements can help organizations achieve multiple objectives.
Pay Versus Performance Rules Finalized and Effective for Next Proxy Season
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After 13 years and much debate, the SEC has finalized its guidance for one of the most complex executive compensation disclosures required under the Dodd-Frank Act.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Banking: Determining the Levers That Can Turn Proclamations and Policy into Action
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Key findings, trends, and recommendations specific to the financial institutions in our DE&I survey.
LTIPs and Private Companies: Seven Questions
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Long-term incentive plans for private organizations can be challenging to design, but there are also some unique advantages.
Executive Compensation in Bankruptcy: Motivating Key Employees through Corporate Financial Distress
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During bankruptcy, retention of key employees is important. Here’s a rundown of common compensation tools and an overview of their regulation.
Your Guide to The 162(m) Grandfathering Rule
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The IRS has issued transition rules relating to the “old” 162(m) rule. Here’s what you need to know.
Executive Perquisites: Two Not-so-Simple Steps to Determine if You Should Disclose
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The SEC’s rules for perquisite disclosure have not changed, but recent high-profile cases warrant a review of the rule’s basic framework.
Five Reasons You Need a Salary Survey
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In a competitive talent environment, an independent, high-quality salary survey can be a key way to ensure your employee compensation is on target.
Family Business Compensation: The Advantages and the Challenges
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Family businesses have unique challenges in attracting, retaining, and motivating outside executive talent—here are some strategies to consider.
Long-Awaited Final CEO Pay Ratio Rule Issued
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Final rules from the SEC include modifications from the proposal.