15 Years of Say-on-Pay

15 Years of Say-on-Pay

A Look Beyond the Dinner Bill Imagine this: You have just finished a delightful dinner with friends. The meal was superb, and the bill is split evenly. Then, the restaurant owner approaches, eager to share the intricate details of how the waiter will be compensated....
Total Rewards Philosophy in 4 Steps

Total Rewards Philosophy in 4 Steps

By Susan Malanowski and John Malanowski A total rewards philosophy forms the foundation for leadership decisions regarding employee compensation and benefit programs. A good Total Rewards Philosophy will also provide the framework for communicating the programs to...
Pandemic Pay Practices – What is Happening Here?

Pandemic Pay Practices – What is Happening Here?

by Larry Reissman As companies address their unique challenges directly related to the impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic, pay is changing dramatically. Employees are greatly concerned with retaining their jobs and their income; employers are greatly concerned with their...
Equity Compensation When a Pandemic Happens

Equity Compensation When a Pandemic Happens

by Tom Wilson “A dime ain’t worth a nickel anymore.” — Yogi Berra The current Covid-19 pandemic is creating significant confusion regarding what to do about equity awards – stock options, restricted stock, RSU’s, performance-based stock units, etc. This article...
Market Competitive Executive Compensation

Market Competitive Executive Compensation

Companies conduct competitive compensation assessments in order to maintain market competitive pay ranges. Due to the variation in the compensation elements, surveys and internal audience, executive compensation assessments are conducted separately from the other...