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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Closing the Gender Pay Gap: The Long and Winding Road
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Recent data show companies believe this is an important priority, but few have specific policies and procedures in place.
Updating the Compensation Conversation: Time to Reboot Manager Effectiveness
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Money is a tough, complicated, and personal subject. Here are four steps to help managers refine their message and delivery.
Ten Years of Say-on-Pay Data Show Your “Against” Vote is Coming
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Data highlights the potential exposure companies have to negative votes from proxy advisors. Strategic shareholder outreach can be the antidote.
The Compensation Committee Agenda for 2019: Top Five Concerns
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How can boards get ahead of emerging issues? We outline five key trends that are now taking center stage and offer our recommendations for each.
Hook, Line, and Clincher: How Better Salary Survey Data Can Lure the Best Talent
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In-depth salary survey data can greatly remedy your bench-strength woes and help your company attract and retain the best talent.
Compensation Committee Outlook: Staying Nimble in 2018
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Compensation committees must be alert to change and its potential risks. See our annual list of top five issues to address and recommendations to consider.
The New Executive Compensation Excise Tax at Tax-Exempt Organizations
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The recent tax reform bill includes a new 21% penalty that certain tax-exempt organizations could face; here are answers to the most common questions.
Salary Compression: The Squeeze is On
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Salary compression is once again a challenge for organizations. Here’s what you need to know and how to address the problem.
Good Corporate Governance Should Start with Boards’ Own Performance
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This article from Board Agenda helps redefine good board governance and explain why directors are being held to the highest standards.
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