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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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.
Ready, Set, IPO: A Three-Part Plan for Executive Compensation
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An IPO means major change for your pay programs and corporate governance; we outline three key areas that can help structure the planning process.
Breaking the Logjam on Diversity and Inclusion
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Pay gap analyses provide a baseline for measuring improvement and can jump-start the D&I dialog amongst the board, management, and senior HR teams.
Executive Compensation in a SPAC Transaction—By Failing to Prepare, Are You Preparing to Fail?
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Special Purpose Acquisition Companies are a booming trend; here are multiple points to think about from an executive compensation perspective.
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.
Using Compensation as a Tool to Weather Real Estate Industry Cycles
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The seniors housing industry is in a difficult position, but thoughtful executive compensation and talent management can offer a competitive advantage.
The First Year of Say-on-Pay for Life Science Companies: How to Plan Ahead
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What to expect as your company exits emerging growth company (EGC) status and faces its first say-on-pay vote.
Looking Ahead to Executive Pay Practices in 2021
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Detailed information on compensation issues related to the current environment, and executive pay plan expectations for 2021.
Rethinking Payment for Performance
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In a highly cyclical market like oil & gas, balancing executive incentive plans with absolute and relative metrics may be the best approach.
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