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Why Does Having a Good Severance Plan Matter?

Having a competitive severance plan can help you maintain an engaged and productive workforce as you move through whatever transition your organization faces.

Published: January 2018
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The Top-5 Reasons Your Business Needs a Compensation Survey (Now)

Scrambling for compensation data every time you hire a new employee won’t help your business scale. The sooner your HR team is allowed to invest in a reliable compensation survey, the sooner it can create the people programs and strategies truly needed to drive growth.

Published: January 2018
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Will Passage of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act Result in Higher Wages?

Companies are asking now about what immediate impact the tax reform will have on their 2018 salary budgets.

Published: January 2018
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The Newly Revised U.S. Tax Code Will Influence Executive and Employee Pay, but How Much?

In addition to the changes to corporate and personal income tax levels, the new tax bill is likely to influence incentive compensation for executives and the broader employee population.

Published: January 2018
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To Truly Address Gender Pay Gaps, Companies Must Dig Below the Surface

In most cases, you can't begin to fix a problem until you understand why it exists in the first place. This is certainly true for the complex challenge of addressing gender pay equity. In our new paper, we explain the most significant drivers of both real and perceived gender pay gaps.

Published: January 2018
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The Spotlight: Shelley Eisenhandler, Partner, Asset Management

Shelley Eisenhandler, a Partner in the Asset Management practice, manages McLagan’s alternative asset management business, including over 200 hedge funds, private equity firms, and real estate investment managers.

Published: January 2018
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Looking Back at Compensation for Regional and Community Banks in 2017

As we kick off another year, it is important to reflect upon the evolving environment of the banking industry. From the continuing shift towards technology and the specific roles that have arisen as a result, to increased regulatory and shareholder pressures, and the emergence of tech startups, there are many variables to consider. Here’s what regional and community banks need to know to prepare for regulatory updates and the future of executive, director, and staff compensation.

Published: January 2018
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The Newly Revised US Tax Code Will Influence Executive and Employee Pay, but How Much?

In addition to changes in corporate and personal income tax levels, the revised US tax code is likely to influence the design of incentive compensation for executives and employees in the years ahead. Our client alert focuses on the provisions of the bill most likely to influence plan design and provides recommendations on actions companies should consider taking now.

Published: January 2018
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Tax Reform Impact for Tax-Exempt Organizations

The Tax Cuts and Job Act was signed into law on Friday, December 22nd. The following outlines the implications for "excessive pay" in tax-exempt organizations, effective for employer tax years beginning after 12/31/2017. 

Published: December 2017
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New Delaware Supreme Court Decision Could Recalibrate How Directors Approach Their Pay

A new court ruling could make it harder for companies to dismiss lawsuits alleging excessive director pay. In our client alert, we explain the case and provide guidance for avoiding potential litigation down the road.

Published: December 2017
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House Pursues Regulation of Proxy Advisory Firms (Again)

A new bill aimed at regulating proxy advisory firms like ISS and Glass Lewis recently passed the US House of Representatives’ Financial Services Committee with bipartisan support, and is expected to pass the full House shortly before the New Year. While the fate of the bill in the US Senate is less certain, the bill resurrects a long running discussion on whether proxy advisory firms should be subject to more regulation. Our client alert highlights key takeaways from the bill.

Published: December 2017
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Securities Services on Blockchain: The Disruption of the Custodian Banks?

In response to the many questions we received at our webinar discussing a recent white paper, Securities Services on Blockchain: A Value Analysis for Custodian Banks, we asked Alex Powell, co-author of the paper, to share his thoughts in response to the themes surrounding this important industry topic. We’ve grouped the Q&A into the following themes themes: Use Cases and Opportunities, Obstacles, Incentives, Standards Needed, Regulatory Responses, Cyber-security, Potential Consequences, and The Future.

Published: December 2017
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A Fully Satisfied Client Doesn’t Always Translate into Capturing a Growing Share of Wallet – Don’t Let High Scores Fool You

Your client satisfaction scores are in and they are up strongly! Cause for celebration? Not so soon. The bad news is that our research shows that scores are up across the industry (overall satisfaction amongst $1 million plus investors are up 9%). Strong markets have left clients feeling good about their investment performance, which translates through to better client satisfaction. However, we will likely find this gain to be ephemeral when markets soften again.

Published: December 2017
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Your Pay Equity Questions Answered

According to the Economic Policy Institute, men significantly out-earn women across all pay scales. A typical woman working full time is paid 80 cents for every dollar made by a full-time, working man, and can lose more than $530,000 over the course of her lifetime because of gender wage gaps. The average college-educated woman loses even more—nearly $800,000, as reported by the Institution for Women’s Policy Research.

Published: December 2017
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Silicon Alley vs. Silicon Valley: Comparing and Contrasting Compensation Practices

The technology market in and around New York City is maturing rapidly, but even as pay levels align more closely with Silicon Valley, compensation plan design remains distinct in important ways. We explored some of the biggest differences at our recent east coast technology sector meeting.

Published: December 2017
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Glass Lewis Announces its 2018 Policies on CEO Pay Ratios, Say-on-Pay Votes and More

Glass Lewis & Co. recently released its 2018 policy updates, which include clarification on its approach to CEO pay ratio disclosures and a material change to the threshold at which additional scrutiny will be placed on Say-on-Pay results.

Published: December 2017
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The Spotlight: Tzeitel Fernandes, Partner, APAC Banking and Capital Markets

Tzeitel Fernandes leads the Banking and Capital Markets practice for McLagan in the Asia Pacific (APAC) and is also the Managing Director for the Hong Kong office, representing Talent, Rewards & Performance.

Published: December 2017
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New FAQs from ISS Clarify Upcoming Compensation Policy Changes for 2018

New FAQs from ISS shed light on how the proxy advisory firm plans to implement changes to its CEO pay-for-performance analyses and apply its new Equity Plan Scorecard methodology for the 2018 proxy season.

Published: November 2017
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ISS Policy Changes for 2018 Put More Scrutiny on CEO Pay-for-Performance and Director Pay

New ISS policy updates for 2018 add another layer of review to CEO pay-for-performance analyses, put more scrutiny on director pay and address disclosures related to gender pay equity, among many other changes. Read our alert for full details on upcoming policy changes.

Published: November 2017
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Proposed Tax Bill Retains Some Provisions that Impact Exec Pay; Here’s What You Should Know

The tax overhaul bill being debated in the US Congress would make changes to the tax deductibility of performance-based compensation for named executive officers, including the CFO. Follow our client alert to stay informed on how the bill affects executive compensation as the legislation moves through Congress.

Published: November 2017
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The Spotlight: Sean Carney, Partner, European Banks

Sean Carney leads McLagan’s European Banks reward team. His group is responsible for relationships, benchmarking, and consulting services across all major investment, corporate, and retail banking clients with a presence in Europe.

Published: November 2017
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Maternity Matters: What India’s Amended Maternity Benefit Act Means for Companies

Thanks to recent amendments to its maternity benefits law, India now ranks among the top countries for longest paid maternity leave. Our client alert explains what the new law changes and how companies are beginning to comply.

Published: November 2017
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Radford’s Approach to Valuing Equity Compensation

Designing effective equity programs is one of the most important roles for human resources and compensation professionals. But before companies can design an effective equity program they need to gather market data and have a common methodology for valuing that data.

Published: October 2017
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Bridging the Gap: The Rising Fight for Pay Equity in Financial Services

Did you know that when the Equal Pay Act passed in 1963, women were making 59 cents to every dollar earned by men? Today, nearly 55 years later, a typical, full-time female employee is paid 80 cents to every dollar made by her male counterpart, according to the Economic Policy Institute.

Published: October 2017
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The Story of How We Helped One Client Put Their CEO Pay Ratio into the Right Context

A recent engagement with one of our medical devices clients highlights the importance of putting your CEO pay ratio into the right context against the right set of peers. Read our latest case study to learn more about how your company can tell its CEO pay ratio story in 2018.

Published: October 2017
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Debunking Common Compensation Myths

Following our annual webcast on technology sector trends, this article takes a deeper look at the five big compensation myths we discussed on the call. From gender pay equity to having to benchmark pay at the 75th percentile to stay competitive, we’re aiming to separate fact from fiction.

Published: October 2017
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In the UK and US, Performance Share Plans Appear Due for a Makeover

A handful of companies in the UK have traded in their performance share plans in favor of restricted stock with lower maximum payout levels and longer vesting and holding periods. In some cases, these moves even include executives. Now, the question we must ask is will this movement gather enough steam in the UK to jump across the Atlantic to the US?

Published: October 2017
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Maternity Matters: What the Amended Maternity Benefit Act Means for Companies in India

Despite marginal improvements over the past few years, the gender ratio at the workplace in India remains heavily skewed towards men. The proportion of women directors in National Stock Exchange (NSE) listed companies is about 13.7%. According to a survey report by the Confederation of Indian Industry’s (CII) Indian Women's Network (IWN), 37% of women opt out of their jobs mid-career due to maternity or childcare issues. The pressure of balancing responsibilities at home with a professional career has resulted in such slightly discouraging statistics.

Published: October 2017
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One Year After the Retail Banking Scandal: Are Banks in the GCC Region at Risk, Too?

The retail banking scandal has exposed the perilous link between the actions of the sales workforce and corporate culture, as well as the laissez-faire attitude towards mis-selling that led to those actions. Are banks across the GCC region at risk, too? 

Published: October 2017
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The Spotlight: Jeff Rieder, Partner, Head of Ward Group

Since 2005, Jeff Rieder has served as Head of Ward Group, a part of Aon focused on insurance performance and rewards practices. He has significant experience in the industry with expertise in the property-casualty and life, health, and annuity segments.

Published: October 2017
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