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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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.
Is Distressed M&A Deal Activity on the Horizon?
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Advisors are predicting a surge in opportunistic or distressed company M&A activity; here’s how to prepare for a change-in-control.
Analyzing Strategy to Drive Compensation Plan Design
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Processes boards can implement to successfully align strategic business goals and executive compensation plans.
Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis: Healthcare Board and Human Resource Perspectives
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Learnings from both CHROs and healthcare trustees on the compensation challenges they are facing during the pandemic.
LTIPs and Private Companies: Seven Questions
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Long-term incentive plans for private organizations can be challenging to design, but there are also some unique advantages.
Coronavirus and Compensation: Highly Impacted Industries can Follow the Oil & Gas Playbook
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As companies across industries review executive pay programs, they can learn from the experiences of the oil and gas sector.
Executive Compensation in Bankruptcy: Motivating Key Employees through Corporate Financial Distress
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During bankruptcy, retention of key employees is important. Here’s a rundown of common compensation tools and an overview of their regulation.
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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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