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Farient Briefings: Growth in ESG-Linked Comp Seen in Upcoming Research
Growth in ESG-Linked Comp Seen in Upcoming Research Are environmental, social, and governance initiatives alive or dead? This question will undoubtedly continue to fuel debates. Recent articles and research suggest that the backlash against any corporate program perceived as “woke”—from climate change to diversity, equity, and inclusion under the…
Read More > 11.27.2023
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Farient Briefings: A New Framework for Evaluating Executive Talent Risk
A New Framework for Evaluating Executive Talent Risk In the war for executive talent—and the specter of a “collision course” between compensation and good governance—corporate boards need to rethink how they manage and assess risks in talent retention and vulnerability, and its costly opposite, turnover. Robin A. Ferracone details…
Read More > 11.06.2023
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Farient Briefings: Our New Research Shows Rising Talent Risk
Reaction is Costly: Our New Research Shows Rising Talent Risk Talent vulnerability can derail retention and succession planning. A new study from Farient Advisors and Corporate Board Member reveals a potentially daunting challenge for corporate boards: an upsurge in executive turnover. More than half of public company directors surveyed are planning…
Read More > 10.23.2023
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Farient Briefings: Turnover at the Top
Turnover at the Top: Are Boards Ready? New research from Farient Advisors and Corporate Board Member uncovers talent vulnerability at the top. Is your board prepared for senior-level departures? Survey says: Get ready. Boards are facing a potentially daunting challenge: an upsurge in executive turnover…
Read More > 10.11.2023
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Farient Briefings: Ethics, Compliance, and the Role of Compensation
Ethics, Compliance, and the Role of Compensation Promote adherence or penalize for violations? More companies are linking Ethics & Compliance (E&C) measures to incentive compensation plans. The linkage helps solidify the importance of E&C policies to the market and especially employees, and in some cases, companies are…
Read More > 09.19.2023
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What’s Up, Down This Proxy Season
What’s Up, Down This Proxy Season ESG initiatives are increasingly a divisive political issue. And proof was seen in voting results throughout the 2023 proxy season. Our 10-point analysis summarizes what shareholders focused on in a banner year for the number of proposals filed and voted on.
Read More > 08.31.2023
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Incentivizing Climate Action
Incentivizing Climate Action The SEC may have missed its own deadline for rulemaking on climate disclosure, but that hasn’t stopped corporations from setting targets and linking executive pay to performance. More companies are tying incentives to specific environmental metrics to align their compensation programs with corporate and…
Read More > 05.24.2023
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PvP Tracker ™ Shows Corporate Preference for Tables Over Narrative
PvP Tracker ™ Shows Corporate Preference for Tables Over Narrative One month into tracking Pay vs. Performance (PvP) disclosures by S&P 500 companies, trends worthy of reporting have begun to emerge in how the largest public companies are tackling this new requirement. The short analysis for now:…
Read More > 05.10.2023
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Farient Briefings: Compensation Committees Caught in the Middle As Pay Collides with Governance
Compensation Committees Caught in the Middle As Pay Collides with Governance Competition to attract, retain, and develop executive talent often puts pay programs in conflict with the principles of good corporate governance. Farient Advisors has been studying this “collision course” and has some advice for compensation committees…
Read More > 04.14.2023
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Farient Briefings: PvP Tracker™ Joins Farient Data Suite
Farient Briefings PvP Tracker™ Joins Farient Data Suite Farient’s PvP Tracker™ is now LIVE. This addition to our data suite analyzes both the qualitative and quantitative elements of the SEC-mandated Pay vs.
Read More > 04.06.2023
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New Guidance from Big Investors, Proxy Advisors Shows Commitment to ESG Goals
New Guidance from Big Investors, Proxy Advisors Shows Commitment to ESG Goals Newly mandated SEC Pay vs. Performance and clawback rules go into effect this proxy season. Investors will review executive pay programs through the lens of their proxy voting guidelines and stewardship policies—policies that change every…
Read More > 03.22.2023
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A Tug of War: Moonshot Awards vs. Shareholder Value
A Tug of War: Moonshot Awards vs. Shareholder Value A rash of companies have granted their CEOs outrageously sized equity. While “moonshot” plans typically include challenging performance metrics, a crucial question remains: Do they create sustained value for investors?…
Read More > 03.08.2023
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