The Australian on April 14, 2018 reported that Tony Shepherd, a highly respected executive with significant engagement in the private and public sectors and Chairman of the Abbot government’s cost-cutting taskforce, recently questioned whether Federal public servants and politicians should enjoy a 15.4% employer superannuation contribution when other workers receive only 9.5%.
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INCENTIVES – Front and Centre
What role should incentives play in rewarding senior management?
Our Leaders’ Challenges and Stakeholder Expectations – A View Point
Australia is facing new challenges and opportunities within the shifting patterns of international trade and the security of its commercial foothold and viability both locally and globally.
Superannuation Guarantee Increases will Strain Australia’s Economy
Criticism has erupted over suggestions by Labor that the planned increases in employer superannuation contributions from the current 9.5% to a targeted 12% by July 2025 should be accelerated.
The Agenda
The Agenda is the must-read summary of the latest issues influencing Boards of Directors and Government.
Lessons from the 2017 AGM Season
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission issued Report 564 in January this year.
Short Term Incentive Risk Aversion in Boards
Boards, shareholders and proxy advisers are increasingly engaged in oversighting any company activity which fails to account for its exposure to risk, including short term incentive plans.
Independence and Conflicts of Remuneration Advisers
When ASX listed companies seek independent counsel on remuneration issues, remuneration advisers can find themselves faced with numerous scenarios which can result in conflict with a departing Executive, especially where the level of compensation as part of a separation or nominal resignation is being discussed.
Equal Pay for work of Equal Value
Given the considerable discussion and public comment in relation to the equality of pay, there is merit in addressing the challenge faced by employers in endeavouring to be fair in rewarding their workforce.
KMP Report : Improved Wage Outcomes Through Profit Share Innovation and Tax Reform
Issue 22 – February 2018 Contents Wages & Employment Recent Profit Growth Sector Variability Future Profit for Sharing Conclusion Wages & Employment In our January