Partner Chris Earnest explains that CEOs who have forgone a portion of their base salaries due to COVID-19 are losing only a fraction on their total annual compensation since a majority of executives’ pay comes from incentive-based compensation programs. Equity awards in the forms of stock or options, however, still fluctuate depending on market conditions.

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May 17, 2024

Best Practices for Board Compensation

Washington D.C.

The newly updated results from our renowned and comprehensive Private Company Board Compensation survey, featuring data from more than 1,500 private and family-owned firms,…
  • Susan Schroeder
  • Bonnie Schindler

May 21, 2024

Knowing When and How to Modify Your Long-Term Incentives

Cincinnati, OH

Effective, tailored incentive plans are critical to motivating employees and ensuring alignment with shareholder interests. High-performing organizations design long-term programs that complement the company's…
  • Susan Schroeder
  • Louisa Heywood