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High-quality corporate governance helps mitigate the danger of overpayment of top management remuneration at the expense of shareholders.; ;The definition of key metrics is the most important aspect in long-term incentive (LTI) plan design.

Shortly following the Aug. 7 executive order , “Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(k) Investors,” the Department of Labor (DOL) rescinded its 2021 statement saying most fiduciaries of 401(k) and similar plans were likely not suited to evaluate and incorporate private-equity investments in those plans.

Input 1: The Organization’s Long-Term Strategic Plan Many large public companies have multiyear strategies to develop a path toward long-term shareholder and stakeholder value.

Save Reuse Permission For companies that either have or are considering incorporating diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in their incentive plans — especially those with defined representation goals for under-represented groups — recent legal battles over affirmative action may mean a higher risk of litigation on the grounds of “reverse discrimination.”

In “Progress to Pay Equity: How Long is the Road Ahead?”

“For TR [total rewards] professionals, this environment requires more than tactical adjustments — it calls for strategic planning that factors in these long-term inflationary pressures,” Skoog said.

However, recent Alexander Group research revealed 51% of organizations using commission-based plans struggle with overpaying tenured top performers who have built substantial books of business, essentially creating “guaranteed” commissions that function more like disguised salaries than performance-based pay.

;Meanwhile, PSUs and/or RSUs that continue vesting into your CEO’s retirement will help align the CEO’s interests with those of the organization and shareholders for a reasonable time after she retires.; Redefining ‘Long Term’ By definition and design, equity LTI awards are intended to reward long-term performance while supporting shareholder interests.

In this case, you can use a hybrid incentive solution with partial payment upfront based on the committed bookings and the remaining payment tied to revenue as the solution is used.; If you have multiple types of deal structures, consider developing a contract classification system (e.g., Tier 1, 2, 3) based on commitment level and revenue realization risk, and link incentive payout practices to those tiers. 2.

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