Executive compensation

Employees develop beliefs about what their colleagues are paid whether or not a company discloses salary information.

More than half of executives surveyed by Gartner say they’re likely or extremely likely to leave their current role in the next two years.

When workers feel like they’re getting the short end of the stick, they’re more likely to report misconduct to external authorities.

Eight hallmarks of meaningful board engagement—and the challenges associated with each

According to a study of 1,741 executives, showcasing merit can move the needle when it comes to compensation.

Five questions to help companies align ESG priorities with executive compensation.

How boards can align executives’ incentives with the priorities of their employees, customers, and communities.

Anecdotal evidence is at odds with the data.

And how to fix them.

The record is spottier than you might think.

For the past century, the publicly traded corporation has been the dominant structure in business. But that model may no longer satisfy the needs of critical stakeholders.

Principles for designing executive pay

Active investor oversight is a plus, not a minus.

Leaders’ pay should be tied to corporate mission, not strategy.

An analysis finds CMO pay declining while CTO pay skyrockets.

Design incentives for both financial and nonfinancial goals.

The country’s recent reforms don’t go nearly far enough.

Most leaders won’t prioritize it on their own.

Employees notice hypocrisy.