As business priorities shift, compensation committees must ensure incentive plans continue to reward the right executive behaviors and outcomes.
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Aligning Executive Compensation and Strategy Execution Shifts
Governance Resources | Oct 2026 | Jannice Koors | NACD
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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.
Setting Pay for an Internal CEO Hire
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External CEO hires require extensive market compensation benchmarking, but more nuance goes into the calculations when promoting from within.
Designing Performance Stock Unit (PSU) Programs in Volatile Times
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Performance shares help drive pay-for-performance alignment, but long-term goal-setting can be very difficult in this current environment. Here are some thoughtful ideas for reimagining your PSU program.
Integrating Leadership Teams Results in Organic Growth
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How an acquisitive healthcare system successfully brought its disparate leadership teams together post-merger, paving the way for growth and a smooth CEO succession.
The Price of Progress: Compensation Considerations in Life Sciences Transactions
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Structuring transaction compensation effectively is critical to maintaining stability, maximizing deal success, and aligning with shareholder interests.
Navigating 11th Hour Guidance on Board DE&I
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ISS and Glass Lewis, along with several large institutional investors, have softened their stance on board diversity policies for 2025.
Anticipating the Effects of Tariffs on Executive Compensation
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How to address the shadow of tariffs looming heavily over incentive plan goal-setting and performance assessment.
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.
Analyzing Director Pay: New Data for 2025
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A summary of the Pearl Meyer/NACD Director Compensation Report, including data on board pay and a historical analysis of evolving trends.
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