While many of the practices discussed are, and should remain, prominent components of pay programs, shifting investor preferences and macroeconomic challenges make this a good time for compensation committees to review their current programs and ensure they’re still the best option to drive both pay-for-performance alignment and long-term value creation. In this article, we take a comprehensive, thought-provoking look at areas of the executive pay status quo to explore why they became industry standards, how you can determine if they’re right for your organization, and several alternative models that are emerging.

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