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While fights rage over big brands like Bud Light and Target, other companies improve LGBTQ+ representation from the inside—Insider
Recent backlash around corporate efforts to boost diversity, equity, and inclusion, and around LGBTQ+ issues in particular, have been met in some cases with company unwillingness to talk about hot-button issues. But according to Farient’s ESG Leader Brian Bueno, interviewed for this Insider article, that doesn’t necessarily mean companies are…
Read More > 06.22.2023
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‘Sanity Check’: Boards Investigate Peers’ PvP Disclosures—Agenda
The first wave of companies disclosing pay versus performance (PvP) has sparked efforts by consultants to compare what their clients did with firms known for strong governance standards, says this article in Agenda. But Marc Hodak, Partner at Farient Advisors, cautions against reading too much into the PvP disclosures until…
Read More > 06.20.2023
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Advocates Employ Tech to Back Sputtering ESG Push—Agenda
Advocates Employ Tech to Back Sputtering ESG Push—Agenda New data shows declining shareholder support for proposals related to environmental, social and governance issues, according to Farient data cited in this Agenda article, “Advocates Employ Tech to Back Sputtering ESG Push.” But that doesn’t mean this ESG push…
Read More > 06.20.2023
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Stock Exchanges Delay Effective Date of Dodd-Frank Clawback Rules—Reuters
Stock Exchanges Delay Effective Date of Dodd-Frank Clawback Rules—Reuters The new SEC clawing back rules regarding executive pay awarded due to financial misstatements have been in the news again, due to Nasdaq and the NYSE delaying the compliance deadline. But companies continue asking important questions about the changes – and…
Read More > 06.20.2023
Briefs
The Keys to Impactful Executive Compensation Programs
The Keys to Impactful Executive Compensation Programs Connecting the dots: In this episode of ClimeCo’s ESG Decoded podcast, Farient founder and CEO Robin A. Ferracone shares the essentials of effective compensation programs with host Kaitlyn Allen. Conversations in boardrooms and committee agendas have changed. Workforce well-being, DEI,…
Read More > 06.15.2023
Briefs
Pride Month Spotlight on Corporate Diversity Efforts
June marks Pride Month in the U.S. and locations around the world—a month dedicated to recognizing the advancements made for LGBTQ+ rights and representation. As such, this as an opportune time to analyze progress on representation at various levels: What is the status of LGBTQ+ diversity at the leadership level…
Read More > 06.14.2023
Briefs
SEC Approves Clawback Listing Standards
Erroneously awarded compensation is the aim of clawback rules mandated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Listed companies will have until December 1, 2023 to comply with the SEC’s clawback rule and related exchange listing standards, originally mandated by Section 954 of the Dodd-Frank Act in 2008.
Read More > 06.14.2023
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Investors pull back support for green and social measures amid US political pressure—Financial Times
Despite continued emphasis by companies and investors alike on ESG, including around compensation, investor support for ESG-related shareholder proposals is down in 2023 compared with last year. And why? In this Financial Times article, Farient’s ESG Leader, Brian Bueno, says one reason is that proposals have become too prescriptive directing…
Read More > 06.09.2023
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How much do top Hollywood executives make? Their pay surged to $1.4 billion during the pandemic—MSN
How much do top Hollywood executives make? Their pay surged to $1.4 billion during the pandemic—MSN When executive pay surges during times of economic difficulty, shareholders are likely to scrutinize compensation—or even vote down pay packages through the Say on Pay process. It’s therefore important, as this Los Angeles Times/MSN…
Read More > 05.31.2023
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WGA blasts studio executive pay in message to Comcast, Netflix shareholders—Los Angeles Times
WGA blasts studio executive pay in message to Comcast, Netflix shareholders—Los Angeles Times With Hollywood entertainment companies under fire from organized labor, investors also might be scrutinizing what they’re paying top executives. This Los Angeles Times article “WGA blasts studio executive pay in message to Comcast, Netflix…
Read More > 05.31.2023
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Don’t Miss the Mark on Pay Disclosure—Directors & Boards
Don’t Miss the Mark on Pay Disclosure—Directors & Boards A poorly communicated pay disclosure can ruin your whole proxy season. In this Q&A with Directors & Boards, Farient’s Trey Poore delves into the most common mistakes boards make when communicating executive compensation decisions to investors—and how to avoid them (as…
Read More > 05.31.2023
Podcasts/Videos
The Keys to Impactful Executive Compensation Programs from Robin Ferracone—ESG Decoded Podcast
Farient Advisors CEO Robin Ferracone is an astute chronicler of the evolving trends and best practices in executive compensation and governance. Most recently, these have included the linkage of executive pay with performance on sustainability issues such as climate and diversity. But as she discusses in this episode of the…
Read More > 05.31.2023
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