As oil and gas peer groups continue to shrink, relative performance frameworks require a more thoughtful design process.
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The CEO Pay Ratio: Data and Perspectives from the 2018 Proxy Season
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Pearl Meyer’s complete analysis of the initial year for CEO Pay Ratio disclosures, based on information collected by Main Data Group on more than 2000 public proxies
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Compensation Strategies for Succession Planning
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Carefully constructed compensation strategies can help develop a leadership pipeline, advance succession planning goals, and mitigate transition risk.
Your Guide to The 162(m) Grandfathering Rule
The IRS has issued transition rules relating to the “old” 162(m) rule. Here’s what you need to know.
Yes, Your Compensation Committee Should Talk about ESG Performance Measures
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Are ESG metrics appropriate for your executive compensation plan? Results from our Quick Poll show boards and management teams may not be fully aligned.
Smaller Reporting Company Threshold Increased as of 9/10/18
The SEC has finalized a new threshold amount for defining SRCs. We outline the change and what it means for executive compensation disclosure.
Executive Perquisites: Two Not-so-Simple Steps to Determine if You Should Disclose
The SEC’s rules for perquisite disclosure have not changed, but recent high-profile cases warrant a review of the rule’s basic framework.
Hook, Line, and Clincher: How Better Salary Survey Data Can Lure the Best Talent
In-depth salary survey data can greatly remedy your bench-strength woes and help your company attract and retain the best talent.
The Board’s Role in Culture: Innovation
Part 2 of our series with NACD BoardVision explores how the board can encourage innovation and use compensation as a driver.
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