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Aligning Executive Compensation and Strategy Execution Shifts
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Compensation Programs after the Merger: It’s Better to Optimize than to Harmonize
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Why it’s best to avoid a “best-of-both-worlds” approach when bringing together two distinct compensation programs.
Five Reasons You Need a Salary Survey
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In a competitive talent environment, an independent, high-quality salary survey can be a key way to ensure your employee compensation is on target.
Developing a Culture of Leadership
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The 2017 WCD Thought Leadership Commission report examines what a visionary board does differently to develop a culture of leadership.
A Visionary View of Culture and Leadership
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Members of the 2017 WCD Thought Leadership Commission share their views on how a visionary board thinks about culture and leadership.
How Compensation Can Support Improved Environmental and Social Governance
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For companies that want to strengthen their ESG focus and outcomes, incentive compensation programs can be a key to success.
The Board’s Role in Talent and Corporate Culture
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Visionary boards go beyond simply setting compensation policies, they seek to understand and assess the health of a company’s culture.
Family Business Compensation: The Advantages and the Challenges
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Family businesses have unique challenges in attracting, retaining, and motivating outside executive talent—here are some strategies to consider.
IRS Updates its Golden Parachute Audit Techniques Guide
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The IRS has updated its Audit Techniques Guide (ATG) on golden parachutes. We outline what it does and doesn’t mean for executive compensation.
How to Select a Great Salary Survey
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A four-point checklist for ensuring you have selected the highest quality salary survey.
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