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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What the SEC’s Proposed New Filer Framework Could Mean for Executive Compensation Accountability
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If mandatory say-on-pay requirements disappear for most public companies, boards may face a new challenge: demonstrating compensation discipline and alignment without a recurring shareholder vote.
Developing Compensation Peer Groups for Tax-Exempt Organizations
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A practical guide to developing a defensible peer group that supports reasonable executive pay decisions and compliance for tax-exempt organizations.
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.
The PE CFO Balancing Act: Play Maker and Game Manager
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S3 Ep6: Why today’s PE CFO must pair capital discipline with strategic creativity to help portfolio companies grow without losing sight of the exit.
Aligning Pay with Purpose: Developing a Compensation Philosophy for Tax-Exempt Organizations
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A clear framework for executive pay decisions should reinforce transparency, accountability, and sound governance.
SEC Proposal on Optional Semiannual Reporting: Executive Compensation Implications
Client Alert
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A switch to semiannual reporting isn’t just a procedural shift; it could change how companies manage executive pay, disclosure, and insider trading.
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.
Human Capital Due Diligence as a PE Value Creation Lever
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S3 Ep5: Early insight into leadership and organizational dynamics can uncover hidden risks, inform stronger deal decisions, and shape value creation from the start.
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