Use the first three months to understand the program, challenge inherited assumptions, and establish an effective committee rhythm before pursuing change.
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Is it Time to Re-Think the Influence of Institutional Shareholder Advisory Groups?
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Compensation decisions are more complicated in this unique time and boards may conclude the best path forward is contrary to proxy advisors’ guidance.
Compensation Plays a Critical Role in Moving Leadership Forward
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Boards are redefining leadership in this new era and thoughtful pay programs can support this shift.
The New Human Capital Management (HCM) Disclosures Require More Evaluation Than is Apparent
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Some view this as a “non-event” and plan to disclose as little as possible, but more serious due diligence should be undertaken to fulfill the SEC mandate.
A Key Step in Engaging Your Workforce: Develop Appropriate Performance Management and Pay Systems
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A successful company is focused on engaging and retaining the talent required to execute its business strategy.
Align Your Executive Compensation Program To Your Business Strategy, Period
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A potentially simple plan change creates volumes of white noise; here’s how and why to focus on strategy versus outside influencers.
Emerging Biotech Compensation: Mitigating the Effects of a Volatile Stock on Equity Grants
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Three possible outcomes to model that can assist in mitigating the issue of volatility yet still promote good governance.
Ground Rules When Facing Imminent Restructuring
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When a company is undergoing restructuring, it’s vital to know how to appropriately structure an executive compensation program and what pitfalls to avoid.
Do Boards Need a Temporary CEO Succession Plan?
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Now is the time to think through and document your emergency/temporary succession plan, including compensation arrangements and disclosure.
The Fight to Retain Talent in Real Estate: A Different Bidding War
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An innovative compensation plan can aid those real estate organizations that can’t afford to lose talent at this point in the industry’s growth cycle.
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