Principles for Paying Incentives in the Midst of Covid-19
Compensation Committees can start discussions about the principles to guide any adjustments, whether formulaic or discretionary. Read more
Compensation Philosophy & Programs
Browse the latest articles on pay philosophy, including articles on pay prominance, strategic valuation of pay, talent retention methods, framing the compensation discussion and analysis (CD&A) portion of the proxy statement, and non-direct compensation matters such as SERPs and employee benefits.
At Your Discretion
When and how should directors adjust executive incentive payouts? Read more
Preparing for Pandemic-Related Discretionary Compensation Adjustments
Here is a framework for tracking the business impacts from Covid-19, and for laying a foundation for any pay adjustments. Read more
The Long-Tailed Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Compensation
The employee/employer relationship, including compensation and benefits, somehow will be radically different in the post-Covid-19 world. Read more
Compensation Committees Should Consider ESG From Three Angles
How to deliver rewards that have a more comprehensive assessment of company performance. Read more
How to Evaluate CEO Performance
Two specific actions can promote significantly more effective feedback and development discussions between the board and the CEO. Read more
Emergency Succession Planning in a Covid-19 World
Covid-19 will create a separate set of issues, but the principles for dealing with sudden executive turnover are consistent. Read more
Director Stock Awards during Covid-19
One of the next significant pay actions will be making stock awards to board members. Read more