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For CEOs, RSU Growth Swings Higher as Proxy Advisors Pull Back on Criticism—Agenda
Equity design is getting more nuanced. Farient Advisors Partner and COO R.J. Bannister’s message to boards: start with strategy, then build the pay mix to match. In Agenda, Bannister explains why restricted stock units, performance shares, and stock options should not be treated as interchangeable tools. The right answer depends on what the company…
Read More > 09.03.2026
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The Resignation Email Arrives at 6:12 A.M. What Now? | Farient Briefings IN FULL
The Resignation Email Arrives at 6:12 A.M. What Now? The essential question isn’t whether pay belongs in succession planning, but when and how to use it. Compensation can help retain critical leaders and reinforce a clear talent strategy, but it should be designed into the plan years before…
Read More > 08.20.2026
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The Resignation Email Arrives at 6:12 A.M. What Now? | Farient Briefings
The Resignation Email Arrives at 6:12 A.M. What Now? The next generation of CEO transition planning isn’t about names in a binder. It’s about knowing where leadership risk is building before it becomes a crisis. Now in its fourth year, Corporate Board Member (CBM) and…
Read More > 08.20.2026
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The Resignation Email Arrives at 6:12 A.M. What Now?
The essential question isn’t whether pay belongs in succession planning, but when and how to use it. Compensation can help retain critical leaders and reinforce a clear talent strategy, but it should be designed into the plan years before a transition or crisis—not deployed mainly as a reactive counteroffer when…
Read More > 08.17.2026
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Careers at Farient: Become a Consulting Business Analyst
Build your career with Farient Advisors Our team helps organizations make strategic decisions around executive compensation, talent strategy, and corporate governance. We create meaningful opportunities for our people to develop their leadership and technical skills. We focus on continuous learning, professional development, in our collaborative culture where hard work, curiosity,…
Read More > 08.03.2026
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Cracker Barrel to Pay for Former CEO’s Security After Firestorm—Bloomberg
Farient Advisors Partner and COO R.J. Bannister was featured in Bloomberg‘s coverage of Cracker Barrel’s decision to fund indefinite security services for outgoing CEO Julie Masino after her departure. It’s a rare move, coming amid intense public backlash over the company’s since-reversed branding changes. Speaking to Bloomberg, Bannister noted just…
Read More > 07.29.2026
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Annual Read, Watch, Listen Recommendations | Farient Briefings IN FULL
Annual Read, Watch, Listen Recommendations Summer reading lists are everywhere. Ours comes with a board agenda. Farient’s “Read, Watch, and Listen” feature returns in this summertime issue of our newsletter with books, TV series, and podcasts that make beach chairs, long flights, or languid days a little more…
Read More > 07.21.2026
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Annual Read, Watch, Listen Recommendations | Farient Briefings
Annual Read, Watch, Listen Recommendations If there is a common thread across this year’s recommendations, it’s governance under pressure. From AI oversight and geopolitical uncertainty to succession, workforce transformation, and stakeholder expectations, today’s board agenda is expanding faster than ever. These books, series, and podcasts won’t simply entertain…
Read More > 07.21.2026
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What to Read, Watch, and Listen To | Summer 2026 Edition
Summer reading lists are everywhere. Ours comes with a board agenda. Farient’s “Read, Watch, and Listen” feature returns in this summertime issue of our newsletter with books, TV series, and podcasts that make beach chairs, long flights, or languid days a little more strategic—covering AI, succession, incentives, innovation, and the…
Read More > 07.13.2026
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Debate Over Who Should Teach Workers AI—Business Insider
As AI rapidly changes the workplace, companies are grappling with a new question: Who is responsible for helping employees build AI skills? In Business Insider, Farient COO R.J. Bannister shared his perspective on why AI learning should be a shared responsibility between employers and employees. Bannister noted that most professional…
Read More > 07.06.2026
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