As the executive protection landscape evolves, boards should take a proactive, measured, and transparent approach to CEO security.
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Understanding Pay for Performance in Executive Compensation Plans
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What pay for performance really means, how to measure true alignment, and the practices that keep it working over time.
Long-Term Incentive Plan Design Fundamentals
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An effective LTIP hinges on a deep understanding of the company’s strategy, business outlook, and program goals.
CD&A Narrative: Why Committees Must Lead the Story in 2025
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The CD&A narrative is the committee’s opportunity to explain how executive pay reflects oversight, discipline, and strategy.
Implications of Glass Lewis’ Updated Pay-for-Performance Methodology for Life Sciences Companies
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The new methodology underscores a continued shift in pay governance – and places early-stage life sciences companies in a difficult position.
One-Size Doesn’t Fit All: Customizing Executive Compensation Across Diverse Tech Business Models
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Ignoring a tech company’s unique business model can misalign incentives, weaken shareholder value, and drive talent away.
The Basics of a Short-Term Incentive Plan
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A well-crafted STI plan is a powerful tool for focusing leadership attention, reinforcing strategic priorities, and translating operational performance into pay outcomes.
Yes, CEO Security Prevalence is Increasing
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As the executive protection landscape evolves, boards should take a proactive, measured, and transparent approach to CEO security.
Why Compensation Committees Should Care About Holding Power
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Using holding power as a strategic indicator of the compensation program’s health can ensure that it truly supports retention and long-term shareholder value creation.
Board Effectiveness: How Can You Get to Optimal?
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Begin with a deep understanding of your board’s capabilities and dynamics and what it needs to do in order to better support the organization.
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