If mandatory say-on-pay requirements disappear for most public companies, boards may face a new challenge: demonstrating compensation discipline and alignment without a recurring shareholder vote.

A practical guide to developing a defensible peer group that supports reasonable executive pay decisions and compliance for tax-exempt organizations.

As AI reshapes business performance, compensation committees face new governance questions around measurement integrity, accountability, and whether existing incentive frameworks still reflect how value is created.

Insights from our 2025 Real Estate Compensation Survey reveal moderating salary growth, stronger performance differentiation, and increasing reliance on long-term incentives to retain leadership talent.

S3 Ep6: Why today’s PE CFO must pair capital discipline with strategic creativity to help portfolio companies grow without losing sight of the exit.

A clear framework for executive pay decisions should reinforce transparency, accountability, and sound governance.

A switch to semiannual reporting isn’t just a procedural shift; it could change how companies manage executive pay, disclosure, and insider trading.

After a negative proxy advisor recommendation, boards can still influence the final say-on-pay vote through timely action and clear communication.

As threats and targeted incidents involving senior leaders continue to surface, security spending is evolving into a strategic risk management priority for boards.

S3 Ep5: Early insight into leadership and organizational dynamics can uncover hidden risks, inform stronger deal decisions, and shape value creation from the start.

Mission-critical roles command a premium—but the real shift is in how that pay is structured.

S3 Ep4: Culture is no longer just a values discussion but a governance issue, requiring boards and CEOs to assess it more rigorously, recognize where risk is building, and respond without turning oversight into overreach.