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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Four Operating Principles for Developing Resilient Executive Compensation Programs
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How boards can accommodate the potential for unforeseen risk in their executive pay programs.
Hook, Line, and Clincher: How Better Salary Survey Data Can Lure the Best Talent
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In-depth salary survey data can greatly remedy your bench-strength woes and help your company attract and retain the best talent.
Compensation Committee Outlook: Staying Nimble in 2018
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Compensation committees must be alert to change and its potential risks. See our annual list of top five issues to address and recommendations to consider.
The New Executive Compensation Excise Tax at Tax-Exempt Organizations
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The recent tax reform bill includes a new 21% penalty that certain tax-exempt organizations could face; here are answers to the most common questions.
Salary Compression: The Squeeze is On
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Salary compression is once again a challenge for organizations. Here’s what you need to know and how to address the problem.
Good Corporate Governance Should Start with Boards’ Own Performance
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This article from Board Agenda helps redefine good board governance and explain why directors are being held to the highest standards.
Business Culture and the Rewards System
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Creating a culture of performance begins with people. Here’s how boards can think about reward systems to align culture and compensation.
Supporting Culture Through Compensation, Recognition, and Reward Systems
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NACD Blue Ribbon Commissioner David Swinford discusses the role of compensation in the 2017 BRC report “Culture as a Corporate Asset.”
How to Spot Talent and Develop Strong Executive Leadership
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How the senior HR team can play a vital role in shaping a company’s leadership strategy and development.
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This library brings together foundational thinking on topics—from cultural transformation and pay equity to incentive innovation and succession planning. These are timeless resources built to inform, guide, and future‑proof decision‑making.
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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We offer experience and guidance that helps private organizations attract, motivate, and develop the talent that will move your strategy forward.
Executive Compensation Essentials
These articles are intended to provide actionable insights through a grounding in the fundamentals and nuances of executive compensation.
