Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC

What are the key factors in building and destroying retention efforts? Laura Hay of Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC, discusses the evolving role of compensation committees. She highlights the importance of focusing on human capital factors, including succession planning and talent identification. Laura explains how a lack of a good succession plan can be a major retention destroyer and emphasizes the need for boards to ask deeper questions and create a strong employer brand. Watch the full video for more insights, linked in the comments. #Compensation #Wages #SPAC #Equity #ExecutiveCompensation #Clawback

How does change impact executive retention? Laura Hay of Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC, explains the key factors that put retention into focus: changes in management, business dynamics and company culture. She discusses how these changes, especially in sectors like healthcare and technology, create retention challenges and necessitate different strategies. Discover how businesses can navigate these disruptions to retain top talent. Learn more by watching the full episode, linked in the comments. #Compensation #Wages #SPAC #Equity #ExecutiveCompensation #Clawback

What is the core of effective retention strategies? Laura Hay of Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC, highlights the importance of focusing on keeping the best people engaged. She discusses how fostering a belief in the company's strategic direction and investing in talent development are crucial for retaining top executive talent. Listen to the conversation with Laura, linked in the comments below. #Compensation #Wages #SPAC #Equity #ExecutiveCompensation #Clawback

Equity Compensation in the Tech Sector: Managing Spend in a Period of Uncertainty The 2020s have been a roller coaster for technology companies. Within a pandemic, we saw share prices plummet and then skyrocket due to a combination of low interest rates and demand for the technology that supported a remote working environment. Competition for product, engineering and design talent spiked, as did new hire equity award offers, right before a market correction triggered cost reduction initiatives, with layoff announcements getting released weekly that read as though crafted by chatbots. Kartik Balaram discusses how the need for competitive and differentiated equity compensation programs has remained throughout this period of instability. While hiring is not as aggressive as it was in 2021, companies are still laser focused on ensuring their equity strategy is compelling to employees with technical skills and experience scaling and going to market in the age of cloud and artificial intelligence – especially at the executive level. Click the link in the comments below to read this full article.

ISS 2025 Policy Survey Questionnaire Suggests Potential Incremental Changes to ISS Policies on Compensation Matters Institutional Shareholder Services recently issued its 2025 Policy Survey Questionnaire, which generally previews potential changes in ISS’s proxy voting policies. Through its annual policy survey, ISS seeks feedback from institutional investors, public companies, corporate directors and the consulting and legal communities on emerging trends in corporate governance, executive compensation and other matters as part of its policy formulation process. The policy survey often provides an early read on ISS’s emerging views on particular issues. Click the link in the comments to read more.

How can companies ensure their compensation plans drive business growth? Laura Hay of Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC, breaks down the essential questions to ask when evaluating compensation strategies. She explains the importance of competitive pay, aligning incentive plans with business goals and creating long-term value for executives through equity or other compensation forms. Gain insights into structuring compensation that motivates and retains top talent. You can hear the full conversation by clicking the link in the comments. #Compensation #Wages #SPAC #Equity #ExecutiveCompensation #Clawback

What role do intentional conversations play in retention? Laura Hay of Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC, discusses how linking meaningful conversations with retention awards can significantly impact an organization. She shares insights on addressing barriers like geography and personal factors through hybrid work models. Discover how these strategies help retain top talent and promote diversity within the company. For the full episode, click the link in the comments below. #Compensation #Wages #SPAC #Equity #ExecutiveCompensation #Clawback

What's the secret to keeping top executives happy and engaged? Laura Hay of Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC, delves into the critical factors beyond just compensation that influence executive retention. Laura explains how changes in management, business environment and company culture can heighten retention risks, and shares effective strategies to mitigate these challenges. Learn how fostering a belief in the company's strategic direction and investing in talent development can make a significant difference. Check out the full episode, linked in the comments below. #Compensation #Wages #SPAC #Equity #ExecutiveCompensation #Clawback

What are the key factors in building and destroying retention efforts? Laura Hay of Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC, discusses the evolving role of compensation committees. She highlights the importance of focusing on human capital factors, including succession planning and talent identification. Laura explains how a lack of a good succession plan can be a major retention destroyer and emphasizes the need for boards to ask deeper questions and create a strong employer brand. Watch the full video for more insights, linked in the comments. #Compensation #Wages #SPAC #Equity #ExecutiveCompensation #Clawback

How does change impact executive retention? Laura Hay of Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC, explains the key factors that put retention into focus: changes in management, business dynamics and company culture. She discusses how these changes, especially in sectors like healthcare and technology, create retention challenges and necessitate different strategies. Discover how businesses can navigate these disruptions to retain top talent. Learn more by watching the full episode, linked in the comments. #Compensation #Wages #SPAC #Equity #ExecutiveCompensation #Clawback