ESG Discussion on Zippy Point
Semler Brossy's Blair Jones and Pay Governance’s Mike Kesner explain the latest developments for ESG metrics for incentive pay. 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.
Diversity and Inclusion Incentives Across the F200
Over the fall of 2020, we collected data on ESG & incentives from the Fortune 200. We excerpted from that data a subset of companies that have included a Diversity and Inclusion metric in their incentive designs. Read more
How Boards Can Respond to Calls for Racial Equity
With widespread protests over persistent racism, many boards of directors are looking for their companies to do more to support racial equity. Here are considerations for different approaches that boards and management teams might pursue. Read more
Is Your Executive Compensation Plan Undermining Your Mission?
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
“Paying for Good” Discussing Responsible Reward
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
The IPO Game – When to Play Offense or Defense in Executive Compensation Design
When to play offense or defense in executive compensation design - comparing approaches and identifying circumstances where each approach can work best to help newly public companies. Read more
What to Do About Long-Term Incentives in the Pandemic
Whatever boards decide, they will want to be clear and transparent on any substantial departures from usual practice. Read more
What to Do About Annual Incentive Plans in the Pandemic
Boards can still work to ensure they position their companies as well as possible to enter FY2021. Read more