The quantity and structure of CEO bonuses are issues that have moved beyond the boardroom. Companies in all industries are now under pressure to demonstrate the link between pay and performance to shareholders.
The Legal Eagle: Thomas Welk
June 15, 2010 By
It’s still important to make sure that the programs and policies are designed to encourage the behavior
that the company wants.
Compensation Committee Checklist for Assessing Incentives and Risk
June 15, 2010 By
Board compensation committees seek to confirm that the company’s incentive programs are appropriately structured for the company and discourage executives from taking on “excessive risk”.
The Strategist: Mike Halloran
June 15, 2010 By
The topic of executive compensation is about as hot as it can be.
From the Nation’s Capital: How Are Things Shaking Out?
June 15, 2010 By
The Great Recession, as it’s now known, was precipitated by a dip in housing values that ended up knocking down a very large house of cards. Specifically, mortgage-backed security derivatives were the instigators of the “September Surprise” of 2008 that panicked the entire business world, and no doubt played some role in elevating Barack Obama to the White House.
How to Reward Performance While On the Road to Recovery (Hint: Think Long-Term)
June 15, 2010 By
Choosing top executives—and supporting them—is part of the overall business process. How should companies determine who is in charge, now that it appears that the economy is on the road to recovery? And how should their overall pay be determined?
The Writer and Analyst: Ira Kay
June 15, 2010 By
Critics may say there’s no pay for performance, but this is a myth.
The Governance Expert: Lucian Bebchuk
June 15, 2010 By
The critical question is whether executives’ payoffs diverged considerably from those of shareholders.
CEO Pay Strategies: Compensation at S&P 500 Companies
June 15, 2010 By
Over the years, companies have continued to refine their compensation programs with the goal of effectively aligning pay with performance.
