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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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.
A Comprehensive Look at Executive Incentive Plan Design
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A well-structured total compensation framework balances performance motivation, market relevance, and retention considerations.
Ways to Counterbalance the Effects of Market Instability on Long-Term Incentives
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Many compensation committees have concerns about the impact of dramatic market swings on recently approved incentive plans.
Developing an Executive Compensation Philosophy
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An actionable framework for creating—or updating—the guiding principles of your compensation strategy.
The 2025 IPO Market and Compensation Considerations
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For boards and executive teams overseeing pre-IPO compensation strategy, readiness and timing are paramount.
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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
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