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Preparing for Pay Versus Performance
Article | Corporate Board Member with FW Cook Thought Leadership by Dana Etra, Michael Kenney
A long time in the making, the SEC’s final rule on Dodd-Frank’s disclosure requirement poses some questions for comp committees.
Equity Grants in Volatile Times
Article | Corporate Board Member with FW Cook Thought Leadership by Louis Taormina, Rachel Chiu
Market gyrations have compensation committees rethinking grant practices. Here are some considerations.
Incentive Pay in Uncertain Times
Article | Corporate Board Member with FW Cook Thought Leadership by Alexa Kierzkowski, Rachel Gibbons
When the world changes, does your compensation plan need to change with it?
Executive Compensation: Insight on Companies’ Governance
Article | Corporate Secretary with Thought Leadership by Joe Sorrentino
Governance professionals report on how their boards are involved in executive compensation planning, investor interest in the space, and the potential influence of ESG and Covid-19.
Reexamining Retirement Provisions
Article | Corporate Board Member with FW Cook Thought Leadership by Eric Winikoff, Eva Gencheva
Implementing or refining measures on treatment of equity awards at retirement can smooth executive departures.
Stretching for the Stars
Article | Corporate Board Member with FW Cook Thought Leadership by Michael Chavira, Stephan Bosshard
An aspirational compensation program just may give your executive team the incentive to go above and beyond – but at what cost? Here’s a look at pros, cons and best practices.
Delivering on Diversity
Article | Corporate Board Member with FW Cook Thought Leadership by David Yang, Elaine Yim.
What does the call for stronger diversity, equity and inclusion efforts mean for compensation committees?
Reexamining Hiring Pay Practices
Article | Corporate Board Member with FW Cook Thought Leadership by Kenneth Sparling
As competition for talent intensifies, companies may need to rethink executive recruitment packages.
Excelling at Engagement
Article | Corporate Board Member with FW Cook Thought Leadership by James Park, Austin Lee
A decade into Say on Pay, effective shareholder outreach is more critical than ever.
The Handbook for Reading and Preparing Proxy Statements: A Guide to the SEC Disclosure Rules for Executive and Director Compensation, 6th Edition
Article |Â By Thomas Haines
Now in its sixth edition, the Handbook for Reading & Preparing Proxy Statements provides an overview of the SEC rules and explains what needs to be reported.
Succession and the C-Suite
Article | Corporate Board Member with FW Cook Thought Leadership by Marco Pizzitola, Cimi Silverberg
Used properly, retention grants for senior executives can be an effective transition tactic.
Compensation Packages That Actually Drive Performance
By Michael Marino, Metin Aksoy, Boris Groysberg, Sarah Abbott
Decisions about executive pay can have an indelible impact on a company. When compensation is managed carefully, it aligns people’s behavior with the company’s strategy and generates better performance…
