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.
2020 had a profound impact on corporate governance and responsibility, with the pandemic shining a spotlight on health and safety and the national focus on racial justice drawing sharp attention to diversity and inclusion in corporate America. Read more
HCM investment and reporting has intensified in response to greater awareness of, and expectations for, a corporation’s role in promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive society. Read more
What are some key considerations for companies looking to integrate ESG and DE&I into their compensation programs? Read more
The past year has added two areas of consideration to the committee-forming process, as well: nuances specific to special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), and nonfinancial metrics of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concerns. Read more
In setting or adjusting executive compensation for 2020, boards employed a variety of reactions and solutions. All of these were well intended, and some look to hold up well over time. Other compensation arrangements, by contrast, will look incongruous given what we know now. Read more
Semler Brossy's Blair Jones and Pay Governance’s Mike Kesner explain the latest developments for ESG metrics for incentive pay. Read more
New technologies have been disrupting business for decades, especially since the internet became widespread in the late 1990s. But a new wave of innovation, centered on artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and the internet of things, is now intensifying the pace and magnitude of disruption. Read more
Responsible Reward is not tomorrow’s problem, it is today’s. So now is really the time to act. If you don't focus on it, you're just going to be left behind. Read more