Creating a larger differential between CEO pay and that of a typical worker can lead to better performance and lower company risk, according to a recent US study.
Australia-NZ: Analysing the Governance Divide
While Boards in Australia deal with a wide variety of remuneration regulation and guidelines, New Zealand’s remuneration disclosures have changed little over the last two decades.
Upside is Considerable in STI Deferral
Many executives fail to consider the possible upside arising from STI deferral into shares or share rights.
3 Indispensible Definitions for Annual Incentive Plan Disclosure
Companies are still confusing maximum and target when disclosing potential payments under their annual incentive schemes.
Setting Pay the US Way
WorldatWork recently released the results of a survey investigating the remuneration practices of a broad range of US companies (581), including those with global operations.
Issues Paper Summary for the Workplace Relations Review
Egan Associates provides a summary of the issues the Productivity Commission plans to cover in its review of Australia’s workplace relations system.
KMP Report No. 13 : Director and Executive Reward Trends
John Egan provides his thoughts on what’s in store for the 2015 year.
Hallmarks of a Successful Board in 2015
Most Boards have a handle on the pressure points they’ll be facing in 2015. Vince Murdoch relates what he thinks Boards will need to do to come out on top.
Draft Share Scheme Legislation Released for Consultation
Australia’s Treasury has released draft legislation to implement proposed changes to the taxation provisions of employee share schemes that would see options taxed at the point of exercise instead of upfront.
An Executive View of Penalty Rates
Whether or not they are paid a premium for it, working unsociable hours has become a reality for many Australians and indeed employees around the world.