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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Pay Transparency is a Juggernaut We Cannot Ignore
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Companies must heed the call for more discourse on pay issues.
ESG: It’s Not What You Think
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At the core of investor interest and scrutiny into environmental, social, and governance concerns is the long-term sustainability of an organization.
A Possible Solution to Growth Biotech’s Performance-Based Equity Conundrum
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Many in this sector have issues with performance-based equity—here are two potential solutions for your long-term incentive plan.
How and Why Not-For-Profit Organizations Should Review Compensation Consultant Independence
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The independence of an organization’s advisor can help protect the entity in the event of an IRS challenge to “compensation reasonableness.”
Practical Nuggets for Tax-Exempt Employers
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Quick tips for understanding, addressing, and complying with IRC Section 4960
Driving Innovation Through Corporate Venture Capital and Carried Interest
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Mature companies can mirror the incentive pay practices of market disruptors to help drive innovation.
Economic Value Added is a Shortcut That Doesn’t Consider Nuance
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Our survey data show that while ISS is very interested in EVA, investors are not. We explore why that is likely the case.
Assessing the Need for Retention during M&A
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The compensation committee will have to address a number of pay-related issues during a merger or acquisition.
Compensation Strategies for Succession Planning
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Carefully constructed compensation strategies can help develop a leadership pipeline, advance succession planning goals, and mitigate transition risk.
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New Directions for Director Pay
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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Executive Compensation Essentials
These articles are intended to provide actionable insights through a grounding in the fundamentals and nuances of executive compensation.
