How Good Is Your Comp Consultant?
October 1, 2008 by Paula Todd
Amid today’s intense scrutiny of executive pay, compensation committees face growing pressure to be completely transparent with regard to the role that compensation consultants play in their deliberations. In this environment, committees are paying closer attention than ever to the qualifications and performance of their executive compensation consultants.
October 1, 2008 by Paula Todd
Amid today’s intense scrutiny of executive pay, compensation committees face growing pressure to be completely transparent with regard to the role that compensation consultants play in their deliberations. In this environment, committees are paying closer attention than ever to the qualifications and performance of their executive compensation consultants.
CEOs Take Pay Cuts
October 1, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Russ Smyth, CEO of H&R Block agreed, in advance, to take a pay cut from his $950,000-a-year salary should the tax-return preparer face financial problems. More CEOs may follow suit as economic turmoil continues to hurt business.
October 1, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Russ Smyth, CEO of H&R Block agreed, in advance, to take a pay cut from his $950,000-a-year salary should the tax-return preparer face financial problems. More CEOs may follow suit as economic turmoil continues to hurt business.
Willumstad Declines Severance
September 23, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Former AIG CEO Robert Willumstad’s decision to reject a $22 million severance pay package is not indicative of a trend of failing large companies.
September 23, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Former AIG CEO Robert Willumstad’s decision to reject a $22 million severance pay package is not indicative of a trend of failing large companies.
External CEO Candidates Cost More
August 7, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
CEOs who are hired externally cost significantly more than those hired from within a company.
August 7, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
CEOs who are hired externally cost significantly more than those hired from within a company.
Some CEO Paychecks Got Smaller
June 19, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
New board requirements have been enacted as a result of the corporate scandals in 2001 and 2002 and affect compensation decisions.
June 19, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
New board requirements have been enacted as a result of the corporate scandals in 2001 and 2002 and affect compensation decisions.
The Faces of Boardrooms are Changing
June 16, 2008 by Charles Elson
A report, by the National Association of Corporate Directors in collaboration with Pearl Meyer & Partners, takes a look at the gradual evolution in the structure and composition of corporate boards. Compensation programs and recruiting strategies are changing as board members are likely to become older, longer-serving and more diverse.
June 16, 2008 by Charles Elson
A report, by the National Association of Corporate Directors in collaboration with Pearl Meyer & Partners, takes a look at the gradual evolution in the structure and composition of corporate boards. Compensation programs and recruiting strategies are changing as board members are likely to become older, longer-serving and more diverse.
Presidential Candidates Back Say on Pay
June 11, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
CEO compensation has become a hot topic on the political campaign trail as both Republican White House candidate, John McCain, and Democratic candidate, Barack Obama, take on the issue of CEO pay and severance packages.
June 11, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
CEO compensation has become a hot topic on the political campaign trail as both Republican White House candidate, John McCain, and Democratic candidate, Barack Obama, take on the issue of CEO pay and severance packages.
Best, Worst Performing CEOs
May 1, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
This is another one of those lists you don't want to be found on: highest-paid CEOs at the poorest performing companies. On the flip side, the "best bosses for the buck" include Amazon's Jeff Bezos and GameStop's Richard Fontaine.
May 1, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
This is another one of those lists you don't want to be found on: highest-paid CEOs at the poorest performing companies. On the flip side, the "best bosses for the buck" include Amazon's Jeff Bezos and GameStop's Richard Fontaine.
Proxies that Make the Grade
April 30, 2008 by Arzu Cevik
A report, from Pearl Meyer & Partners, that provides findings from survey of 124 mostly mid-to-large cap U.S. companies about their experiences and views of the executive compensation disclosure process in 2008.
April 30, 2008 by Arzu Cevik
A report, from Pearl Meyer & Partners, that provides findings from survey of 124 mostly mid-to-large cap U.S. companies about their experiences and views of the executive compensation disclosure process in 2008.
CEO Bonuses Declined in 2007
February 28, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
The amount that CEOs received as bonuses declined nearly 5 percent from 2006 to 2007. according to a study by Equilar. Almost 40 percent received smaller payouts than they did the year before.
February 28, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
The amount that CEOs received as bonuses declined nearly 5 percent from 2006 to 2007. according to a study by Equilar. Almost 40 percent received smaller payouts than they did the year before.
Giant Exit Package for Merrill CEO Could Compel Boards to Revisit Severance
October 31, 2007 by Joseph McCafferty
Reports say Stanley O'Neal, who is in the process of being relieved of his duties as CEO of Merrill Lynch, will walk away from the investment bank with a minimum of $159 million. That eye-popping sum following on the heels of Merrill's $8.4 billion write-down is likely to invigorate those who say that CEO pay is an outrage.
October 31, 2007 by Joseph McCafferty
Reports say Stanley O'Neal, who is in the process of being relieved of his duties as CEO of Merrill Lynch, will walk away from the investment bank with a minimum of $159 million. That eye-popping sum following on the heels of Merrill's $8.4 billion write-down is likely to invigorate those who say that CEO pay is an outrage.