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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Beyond the Debate: The “Last-Minute” Excise Tax Gross-Up
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Looking back on a decade of transaction disclosures, the frequency, cost, and voting implications of “last-minute” excise tax gross-ups reveal a practice that remains uncommon but consequential.
Exploration & Production 2026 Proxy Season: Early Return Compensation Insights
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Above-target incentive payouts, rising LTI grants, and renewed salary growth are emerging as defining themes in 2026 E&P early proxy filings.
Beyond Pay Premiums: More Than One AI Talent Market
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Organizations must adopt different talent and compensation strategies for frontier AI creators, product builders, and AI-enabled workforces.
2026 Real Estate Compensation Trends: A Market Rebalancing
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Insights from our 2025 Real Estate Compensation Survey reveal moderating salary growth, stronger performance differentiation, and increasing reliance on long-term incentives to retain leadership talent.
Developing a Response Plan to ‘Against’ Voting Recommendations
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After a negative proxy advisor recommendation, boards can still influence the final say-on-pay vote through timely action and clear communication.
Executive Security—From Perk To Necessity?
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As threats and targeted incidents involving senior leaders continue to surface, security spending is evolving into a strategic risk management priority for boards.
Oilfield Services 2026 Proxy Season: Early Return Compensation Insights
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Early 2026 proxy disclosures show oilfield services companies balancing stronger incentive outcomes with continued restraint on fixed pay amid ongoing market uncertainty.
Key Priorities for Aerospace and Defense Compensation Committees
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Compensation programs in aerospace and defense are under pressure to evolve—yet many companies still lag behind in incorporating how value is actually created, raising critical questions for boards about alignment, implementation, and strategic intent.
Avoiding Emergency CEO Succession in Regional and Community Banks
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Before community bank boards are faced with a wave of leadership retirements, proactive CEO succession planning is critical to avoid rushed decisions and limited options.
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