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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Leadership Development, Talent Management, and the Compensation Committee
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Susan Sandlund discusses urgent leadership development imperatives facing public, private, and not-for-profit boards.
Expansion of Covered Employees Subject to 162(m) Compensation Deduction Limit
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The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) includes a makeover for Section 162(m), governing the tax rules for some executive compensation.
This Year it Goes Beyond Healthcare Executive Pay: Top Five Concerns for Healthcare Boards in 2021
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Our annual exploration looks at greater board involvement and the reassessment of business and talent management strategies.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Banking: Determining the Levers That Can Turn Proclamations and Policy into Action
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Key findings, trends, and recommendations specific to the financial institutions in our DE&I survey.
Is it Time to Change Tradition? Not-For-Profit Board Compensation in a New Age
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Offering compensation for board service could be a beneficial way to help not-for-profit organizations attract a wider range of talented directors.
Five for the Future: Top Concerns for the Compensation Committee Agenda in 2021
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The decisions made on each of these five important issues could have significant influence on public, private, and not-for-profit organizations for years to come.
When New Hire Equity Grant Requirements Exceed Your Guidelines
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Tips for structuring new hire equity when the guidelines aren’t sufficient to bring needed talent on board.
Timing Considerations for SPAC Equity Grants
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Why it’s critical to carefully evaluate the timing of any transaction equity awards.
The Return of the Executive Mega Grant: Are They Really Worth It?
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There are multiple factors to weigh when deciding if a “mega grant” is the right compensation strategy for your business circumstances.
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