Research and trends
Research and trends
Inquiring minds enjoy insight and analysis on the latest compensation and governance trends and issues
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Short synopses of the many kinds of queries run on the MDG platform, as well as news and reviews
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On-Demand Webinar: Pay vs. Performance: The Questions You Need to Be Ready to Answer
In this WorldatWork on-demand webinar, Main Data Group’s General Manager Brooke Fernandez and Pearl Meyer Principal Adam Kahle review real-world examples from the first year of pay vs. performance (PvP) disclosure.
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Main Data Group Offers Near-Real-Time Access to Pay Versus Performance Data
Public companies can compare their position to peer data as it’s published
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Excerpts of NACD’s 2022 Annual Report: Inside the Public Company Boardroom
A study of the governance practices of Russell 3000 Index companies, utilizing data from Main Data Group.
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HR Dive: Women Make Gains on Corporate Boards
Industry publication HR Dive highlights an important gender diversity metric, based on recent proxy data provided Main Data Group.
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Has the prevalence and pay of CHROs at S&P 500 firms increased?
Given the increased importance of the CHRO role over the past few years, we set out to examine if it has impacted pay and the number of CHROs at S&P 500 firms.
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Excerpts of NACD’s 2021 Annual Report: Inside the Public Company Boardroom
A study of what the boards of Russell 3000 Index companies look like in 2021, utilizing data from Main Data Group.
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Exploring peers’ director pay practices
Reliable peer data is more important than ever for director pay and corporate governance issues.
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A good metric is only the start
A plan-based awards report can help ensure strategic relevance.
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What are your objectives and resources?
Optimal pay level and mix depends on numerous variables.
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Equity dilution has many definitions
Data can help navigate competing interests.
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CEO pay ratios may include new information
Have ratios or the narratives about them changed year-over-year?
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A change-in-control requires careful planning
Understanding market norms for severance payouts can help you structure a fair and acceptable transition.
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Disclosure of “forward-looking” board pay offers a competitive advantage
Companies can benefit from knowing what others are currently paying, rather than what they paid last year.
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Equity ownership guidelines vary widely
And don't exist at some companies at all.
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Corporate boards are imposing pay limits on their own compensation
Good governance focuses on the magnitude of director pay.
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Workspan magazine’s review of ExecData™
MDG's newest module was recently reviewed by the editors of Workspan’s HR Tech Drive
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