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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Executive Compensation Checklist for Pre-IPO Companies
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The definitive executive compensation checklist for private companies transitioning to the public sector.
One Small Change for a More Durable Biotech Equity Pool
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In a down biotech market, companies are seeking durable equity solutions like auto-forfeiture to address underwater stock options and retain talent.
Your Short-Term Incentive Plan: Why Communication Matters
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Despite widespread confidence that executives understand their incentive plans, a disconnect in communication—especially between boards and management—may be hindering the plans' effectiveness.
Defining a Competitive Credit Union Executive Compensation Package
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Monitoring compensation trends and developing the right pay mix for CEOs and other credit union executives can be the key to retaining top talent.
CEO Exit Packages and Other Considerations for Departing Executives
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To avoid problematic situations, here are three things compensation committees can do well in advance of an executive departure.
Executive Compensation Highlights: First 100 S&P 500 Proxy Filers in 2025
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Notable findings from public companies on CEO pay, LTI design, security perquisites, and diversity metrics in incentive plans.
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.
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