As oil and gas peer groups continue to shrink, relative performance frameworks require a more thoughtful design process.
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Rethinking Effective Performance Peer Groups in Today’s Oil & Gas Sector
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When New Hire Equity Grant Requirements Exceed Your Guidelines
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Tips for structuring new hire equity when the guidelines aren’t sufficient to bring needed talent on board.
Timing Considerations for SPAC Equity Grants
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Why it’s critical to carefully evaluate the timing of any transaction equity awards.
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.
Top Concerns for Compensation Committees Facing Another Uncertain Year
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This webcast focuses on five compensation and human capital management topics that should be top-of-mind in 2021 as boards reconvene.
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.
2020 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Survey
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Survey results from more than 200 organizations indicating interesting trends in how companies view and address DE&I issues.
A Flexible Organizational Structure and Positive Corporate Culture are Strategic Imperatives
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Embracing flatter hierarchies, encouraging collaborative decision-making, and exhibiting a positive culture provides a strong competitive advantage.
Applying Method to the Madness: Tools for Managing 2020 Payouts and Setting 2021 Target Compensation
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This webcast offers techniques and guidelines for compensation committees to use in making the decisions that are right for a variety of circumstances this year and next.
Company-Provided Private Air Travel During the Pandemic
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In light of business travel concerns, this quick poll provides information on current private air travel practices for executives.
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