Timely data from 248 companies on how organizations of all sizes and ownership types are approaching executive compensation pay practices for 2026.
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The Fight to Retain Talent in Real Estate: A Different Bidding War
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An innovative compensation plan can aid those real estate organizations that can’t afford to lose talent at this point in the industry’s growth cycle.
Director Compensation: Communicating A Board’s Worth
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The increased responsibility and visibility of the board means an increased need for dialogue and disclosure about director pay.
The Case of New and Conflicting Executive Compensation “Best Practice” Guidelines
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In an era of increasing viewpoints on the purpose of a company, not all influencers agree that performance-based executive pay is a “best practice.”
How Banks Can Do More to Address the Gender Pay Gap
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While data show a somewhat lackluster effort to close the pay gap, banks are in a uniquely strong position to move the needle.
What Community Bank Compensation Committees are Asking About Incentive Plans
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We answer three questions that comp committees often ask during the incentive planning process.
At Long Last, Dodd-Frank Hedging Policy Disclosure is Now Effective
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A mere nine years after the Dodd-Frank Act passed, rules are in place and companies must now comply. Here is the information you need to disclose.
Back to Basics—Ensuring Your Broad-Based Compensation Programs Work for your Bank
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Four issues and ideas for banks to consider in evaluating and strengthening their pay programs.
Diversity Goals in Executive Compensation Plans
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Will Uber’s new diversity targets in its executive compensation plan go beyond repairing their reputation and expand the composition of its workforce?
Manna from Heaven: The Complexity and Confusion with LTIPs
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How companies can improve the performance of their long-term incentive plans with simpler design and better communication.
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Boards, primarily focused on their fiduciary responsibilities, often overlook their compensation. Yet, like executive pay, board compensation can drive value. Strategic pay structures are crucial for attracting and retaining directors who enhance a visionary board sensitive to risks and opportunities, thus boosting organization's success.
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