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Equity Compensation Gift Cardification
Dec 23,2014December 23, 2014
I seldom watch the morning news, but yesterday I made an exception and was treated with the genesis for this...
The Beowulf of Compensation
Dec 11,2014December 11, 2014
By adminIn Articles, Career Advancement, Communication, Compensation Plan Design, Compensation Planning, Equity Compensation, ESPP, Executive Compensation, Long Term Incentives, Performance Units, Private Companies, Restricted Stock, RSU, Sales Compensation, SAR-Stock Appreciation Rights, Short-Term Incentives - STI, Stock Options
Most of you know of the poem Beowulf. Legend has it that it was passed down through oral performances for...
Who’s at Fault for a Lack of Perceived Value?
Nov 20,2014November 20, 2014
I recently attended an industry event where practitioners debated whether it is still a good idea to grant Incentive Stock...
The Secret Life of Equity Compensation at IPO
Oct 08,2014October 8, 2014
The IPO market has remained strong for a while now. Equity compensation is a huge part of compensation at IPO....
New Book on Communicating Compensation Plans!
Sep 12,2014September 12, 2014
By adminIn Articles, Bonus, Books and Publications, Career Advancement, Communication, Compensation Plan Design, Compensation Planning, Culture, Equity Compensation, ESPP, Executive Compensation, International, Long Term Incentives, Other Rewards, Pay For Performance, Performance Units, Private Companies, Recognition, Restricted Stock, RSU, Sales Compensation, SAR-Stock Appreciation Rights, Short-Term Incentives - STI, Start-up Pay, Stock Options
Everything You Do in Compensation is Communication: 3/8 of the Compensation Cafe Publishes a Book! …. $10 discount through September...
First Do No Harm
Sep 04,2014September 4, 2014
Primum non nocere. The Hippocratic Oath is one of the foundational elements of any doctor’s career. As it says on Wikipedia: “Another...
Beware of Statistic Laden Compensation News
Aug 14,2014August 14, 2014
We love data. In fact, compensation professionals seek out data like artists desire southern exposure in New York or kids...
Pay for Performance Lessons from the Tour de France
Jul 21,2014July 21, 2014
The 2014 Tour de France is 2276 miles (3664 K). It is a grueling race that covers 21 stages that...
4 Links Between Entrepreneurs, College Students and Swimming
Jul 02,2014July 2, 2014
I spoke to a recent high school graduate who wanted some insight on going to college. He was leaving California...