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Recent and Planned Compensation Practices for Life Sciences Companies
Despite a slowing economy and increased prevalence of job cuts, the market for talent in life sciences remains strong, as does wage inflation.
Reframing the Role and Impact of the Comp Committee
As human capital issues become an increasing area of responsibility, working relationships with management and advisors may evolve.
ASHA 2022 Compensation Survey Results: Five Key Takeaways
The data point to clear trends in base salaries, use of incentive pay, and bonuses.
Human Capital and Compensation Trends in Affordable Housing
As individual affordable housing organizations struggle, there is a benefit to understanding compensation levels and trends in the broader industry.
Retention Strategies in Healthcare
What can be done to alleviate the burnout and help healthcare organizations attract, motivate, and retain employees?
Beyond Equity: Strategies to Retain Top Life Sciences Talent
How companies in a highly volatile market can focus on mission, culture, and the overall employee experience to boost retention.
What Growth-Stage Biotech and Pharma Companies Need to Know About the PvP Rules
While the rules are clear on what needs to be done to comply with pay vs. performance disclosure, there are unique challenges for biotech and pharma.
A Fresh Look at the Much Debated “Last-Minute” Excise Tax Gross-Up
Providing an excise tax gross-up is sensitive for boards, given its poor reputation. Here is data providing a clear picture of the practice.
A Time Series Analysis of Committee Chair Pay
Data and context on the relationship between historically premium pay for the audit committee chair compared to other committee chairs.
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