Incentive Compensation

Do Clawback Policies Accomplish Their Desired Purpose?
Tax

Do Clawback Policies Accomplish Their Desired Purpose?

They may, but new research surprisingly suggests that clawbacks may also prompt managers to drive down their companies' effective tax rates.
By David McCann | December 16, 2019
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How Employee Pay Programs Fall Short
Human Capital & Careers

How Employee Pay Programs Fall Short

Base-compensation programs may be too complex, while incentive-pay plans may be structured illogically.
By David McCann | June 20, 2018
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Incentive Comp: Lessons Learned from Wells Fargo
Human Capital & Careers

Incentive Comp: Lessons Learned from Wells Fargo

A year after the fake-accounts scandal broke, here's a look at how companies can avoid negative fallout from sales incentive compensation programs.
By Steve Giusti | October 17, 2017
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Do High CEO Pay Ratios Harm Company Value?
Human Capital & Careers

Do High CEO Pay Ratios Harm Company Value?

In a word, no. In fact, a high ratio is associated with, although it does not cause, stronger earnings and stock performance, a new study finds.
By David McCann | July 11, 2017
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Sales Incentives Are Powerful, So Use Them for Good
Human Capital & Careers

Sales Incentives Are Powerful, So Use Them for Good

While Wells Fargo's sales incentive plan wrought evil, a thoughtful plan can trump all other sales-enhancement efforts.
By Mark Donnolo | April 28, 2017
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Incentive Plans and Non-GAAP Performance Measures
Human Capital & Careers

Incentive Plans and Non-GAAP Performance Measures

Companies walk a fine line in determining what kind of adjustments should be made to GAAP results.
By Takis Makridis and Eric Hosken | October 10, 2016
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PE Firm Fined $10M Over Disclosure Violations
Risk

PE Firm Fined $10M Over Disclosure Violations

Private equity firm Fenway Partners failed to disclose some of the fees a portfolio company paid to a consulting firm affiliate, according to the SEC.
By Matthew Heller | November 3, 2015
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An Incentive to Control Incentive Pay
Staffing

An Incentive to Control Incentive Pay

CFOs should play a central role in setting incentive-compensation practices.
By David McCann | April 15, 2013
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