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Here is the information you need to help make decisions about your compensation plans…

Report on Changes in Equity Compensation

Changes in Equity Compensation for 2006 – 2007

Published 2006

Changes in accounting (FAS 123R) regulations following June 15, 2005 has caused companies to rethink the design of their long-term compensation programs for executives and other eligible employees. This survey provides information on what companies are doing with their programs and their current run rates, overhang and expensing information. This report provides you with the latest trends on program design, both implemented in 2006 or in process of being changed for 2007.

Survey Report on Changes in Variable Compensation Plans

Survey Report on Changes in Variable Compensation Plans

Published 2005

This survey builds on the base line information collected in the 2004 survey report on variable cash compensation reporting on changes taking place one year later in 2005. This is a time period where companies continued to adjust their business strategies or determined the most cost-effective response to changing regulations (such as expensing stock options or reporting executive compensation). With an increasing need to understand the rate and type of change, this report provides you with what is changing in all forms of variable compensation plans.

Variable Compensation Academic Survey

Variable Compensation in Major Academic Institutions:
2005 Report on Practices

Published 2005

This report provides the most comprehensive information available today on how major academic colleges and universities structure, utilize and assess their variable pay programs. The report summarizes a special survey of variable pay practices among 42 leading academic institutions that was sponsored by Harvard University and conducted by the Wilson Group. It will provide you with key information like: (1) What types of variable pay plans are used in academia, (2) How broadly are they used, (3) How much money is awarded in these programs, (4) What measures are used, and (5) How do they assess the effectiveness of these plans. It also compares practices in academic institutions with general industry, and provides important analysis and commentary on the development of these programs. The Report is content rich, yet easy to understand and use. It is an invaluable resource for those in higher educational institutions who are utilizing or considering the use of these programs.

Variable Cash Compensation Survey

Variable Cash Compensation:
Survey on Primary Practices and Trends (2004)

Published 2004

This survey was created to fill an important gap in information about variable cash compensation plans. While traditional compensation surveys show how much people make in various positions, there is usually little specific information on how companies structure their variable pay programs. Further, as companies consider changes in their equity participation programs, many wonder if they should place greater emphasis on variable cash programs. Finally, variable pay programs are becoming more prevalent and more meaningful to the financial conditions of individuals and companies.

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Trends Facing New England Companies:
Business and People Strategies for 2004

Published 2004

This report is a comprehensive view of the critical trends for all elements of total reward systems. It provides current data and projections, as well as ideas and insights on actions in 2004. This is a must read for every executive who needs to attract, retain and inspire people differently.

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Indexed Stock Options: Is It Time To Link Price with Performance?

Published 2003

This report provides a clear description of Indexed Stock Options, a specific approach to linking equity based compensation programs to a company’s performance in terms of external benchmarks. It provides an overview of the structure, requirements and an assessment of indexed options. The information provided also includes a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of using indexed options as compared to other alternatives.


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The 2002 Board of Directors Governance and Remuneration
Practices Report in New England Banks

Published 2002

This landmark report provides a summary of the total remuneration, organization and governance structure of board of directors in over 50 New England regional banks. It provides an analysis of data from public banks and holding companies broken down by seven groups of asset size ranging from $100 million to $21 billion.


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