Entertaining Ways to Apply Executive Pay Rules

May 03,2017May 3, 2017
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Executive compensation is always in the spotlight. The pay levels for the highest paid executive can truly be astounding to...

The Real Cost of Mismanaged Incentives: Wells Fargo

Sep 29,2016September 29, 2016
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Well, so much for the warm-hearted caffeinated, pick-me-up from the Comp Café. Today is a steaming jolt of quadruple espresso...

Executive Pay Has Been Fixed on Both Sides of the Pond!

Jul 27,2016July 27, 2016
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In the past week there have been two major reports describing how to fix executive compensation. The first is from...

UPDATE ISS Equity Plan Scorecard EPSC 2.0

Apr 25,2016April 25, 2016
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Have you ever played a card game with 5-year olds? Before you start, they explain the game in vague details...

Big Bucks, Tiny Details and Multiple Personalities

Nov 12,2015November 12, 2015
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When it comes to compensation, it’s easy to get caught up in strategy and communication. We know that missing a...