Resource Library Executive & Director Pay Design

We answered several common questions that have arisen as companies prepare for the Pay vs. Performance Disclosure (PvP) requirements.

As companies finish the 2022 compensation season and prepare for 2023, we highlight top-of-mind topics for compensation committee members, questions to ask, and related resources.

We have observed several different approaches to manage "burn rates" and preserve share authorizations.

Here's a quick summary of some highlights of the rule, focusing on changes from the proposed rule.

This article discusses what’s happening in the market, key principles to guide near-term decision-making in volatile markets, and possible actions.

What does finalizing these last significant compensation-related portions of Dodd-Frank mean in light of the dramatic changes to the compensation and governance landscape experienced since the legislation was initially adopted?

On August 25, 2022, the SEC adopted the final “Pay vs. Performance” rule, requiring companies to compare executive compensation to financial performance over a five-year period. The new rules will be effective for the 2023 proxy season and will require significant planning and preparation.

With volatility and rising interest rates, will some performance-based equity awards be worth the greater cost?

Say goodbye to the Goldilocks economy, where moderate growth and low inflation sustained us for years. Our global economy and social norms have careened from crisis to crisis over the last 24 months. The world has faced down a pandemic, unprecedented restriction of interpersonal interactions, and disruption of worldwide supply chains. And yet the world economy […]

A big issue facing businesses is whether inflation should lead to higher levels of compensation. The answer is: “it depends.”  

As Committees set compensation amounts and structure, five key questions can inform their decisions.

In 2020, amid the vast economic uncertainty from Covid-19, CEO total pay levels were mostly unchanged year-over-year, with lower cash compensation partially offset by equity grants. As we look ahead and consider how the pandemic will affect pay levels for 2021, we anticipate three trends.

The pandemic has made omnichannel and digital expansion an urgent priority for traditional retailers.