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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Work Has Changed: How Boards Navigate Disruption and Drive Human Capital Transformation
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The latest Thought Leadership Commission report from Pearl Meyer and the WCD is a call to action for boards to reframe the risk of workforce disruption as an opportunity to create benefits for all stakeholders.
SEC Mandates Human Capital Disclosure: Nebulous Guidance Provided
New amendments are intended to take into account changes in the regulatory, business, and technological environment since the adoption of Regulation S-K.
Is 2020 Upending Compensation Committee “Best Practices”?
What are the most urgent questions for compensation committees now that 2020 incentive plans may no longer be relevant?
Ground Rules When Facing Imminent Restructuring
When a company is undergoing restructuring, it’s vital to know how to appropriately structure an executive compensation program and what pitfalls to avoid.
SEC Adopts Rule Amendments and Provides Supplemental Guidance for Proxy Advisor Voting
Companies should be aware of how the proxy voting process has likely shifted in their favor.
Does Your Organization Have Hidden Pay Bias?
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
What organizations need to know about proposed IRS regulations covering the excise tax for certain executive compensation arrangements.
How Involved is Your Board in Talent Management?
Survey results from 244 public, private, and not-for-profit organizations indicate that many boards do take a high-level, strategic role in talent management.
Is Distressed M&A Deal Activity on the Horizon?
Advisors are predicting a surge in opportunistic or distressed company M&A activity; here’s how to prepare for a change-in-control.
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