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Reconsidering the Role of Performance-Based Equity
Are proxy advisors, investors, and issuers beginning to think differently about PSUs?
Technology Oversight and the Role of the Compensation Committee
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How the compensation committee can help infuse technology proficiency and optimization into the fabric of the organization.
Looking Ahead to Executive Pay Projections in 2025
Information from 219 companies centered on year-end 2024 and pay projections for 2025.
Regulatory Issues and Compensation Trends Going into 2025
Reflecting on 2024 and guiding committees into the new year and a new proxy season.
Pay Transparency: Strategic Considerations for the C-Suite and Board
Pay transparency is more than a regulatory requirement; it impacts fundamental aspects of organizational performance and culture.
2024’s Top Five Proactive Conversation Starters for Fall Compensation Committee Meetings
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Practical advice for helping your board get ahead of issues related to internal succession, PSUs, non-financial metrics, executive departures, and effective CEO evaluations.
Looking Ahead to Executive Pay Practices/Design in 2025
Timely data on how companies of all sizes and ownership types are approaching executive compensation and incentive plan design.
Getting a Jump on Salary Budgets at Life Sciences Companies
Initial US salary budget estimates for 2025 based on consistent input from clients and colleagues.
Getting the Most from Your Compensation Peer Groups
A well-designed peer group can provide context beyond “How much do we pay?” and “How do we pay it?”
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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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These articles are intended to provide actionable insights through a grounding in the fundamentals and nuances of executive compensation.
Tax-Exempt Executive Compensation Essentials
Foundational guidance for both new and experienced professionals responsible for tax-exempt executive compensation.