S5 Ep1: How committees can align incentive designs with transformation priorities like AI, M&A, portfolio shifts, and new market growth while maintaining financial discipline and avoiding unnecessary complexity.
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When Strategy Changes, Should Incentives Change Too?
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The Return of the Executive Mega Grant: Are They Really Worth It?
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There are multiple factors to weigh when deciding if a “mega grant” is the right compensation strategy for your business circumstances.
Compensation Strategies in the Era of COVID-19
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Private company CEOs talk with Pearl Meyer’s Ryan Hourihan about their varied strategies and experiences in amending executive pay programs during the pandemic.
Ready, Set, IPO: A Three-Part Plan for Executive Compensation
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An IPO means major change for your pay programs and corporate governance; we outline three key areas that can help structure the planning process.
Executive Compensation in a SPAC Transaction—By Failing to Prepare, Are You Preparing to Fail?
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Special Purpose Acquisition Companies are a booming trend; here are multiple points to think about from an executive compensation perspective.
The First Year of Say-on-Pay for Life Science Companies: How to Plan Ahead
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What to expect as your company exits emerging growth company (EGC) status and faces its first say-on-pay vote.
Rethinking Payment for Performance
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In a highly cyclical market like oil & gas, balancing executive incentive plans with absolute and relative metrics may be the best approach.
The Case for Longer Vesting and Simpler LTI Programs
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Two separate circumstances are indicating the time may be right to re-evaluate long-term incentive plans and consider restricted stock with longer vesting periods.
Does Your Organization Have Hidden Pay Bias?
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Actionable steps companies can take to uncover any existing systemic bias in their compensation administration.
IRS Releases Proposed Regulations on Non-Profit Compensation Excise Tax
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What organizations need to know about proposed IRS regulations covering the excise tax for certain executive compensation arrangements.
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