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Depth of Expertise

All of our partners are senior practitioners, and each has over 20 years of experience dealing with complex executive compensation issues. Collectively, we have in-depth knowledge ranging from simple market pricing to complex M&A.

Exceptional Client Service

Our collaborative team approach allows us to excel in the delivery of client service. Clients are not handed-off to junior associates, and we maintain a flat organizational structure that empowers our professionals to be proactive and highly responsive.

Robust Marketplace Research

Our in-depth due dilligence allows us to provide you with several accurate snapshots of the marketplace, including peer group analyses, comparative compensation data, and best practices. The more informed you are, the more thoughtful decisions you make.

Our Services

Pay-Performance Link

Proxy Statement Objectives

Improve your incentive programs to better motivate executives
Strike the proper balance between performance and pay, and between short-term vs. long-term
Use the right performance measures and targets
Create the appropriate mix of salary, incentives and benefits

Proxy Statement Objectives

How will your pay programs be reported under the new proxy reporting rules
Have you achieved a high approval from your shareholders
Which changes could you make to improve governance and avoid potential problems
How many shares could you add to your equity plan pool

Market Intelligence

Proxy Statement Objectives

Hire and Retain the Best

What is the best peer group to use for pay benchmarking
How are your executives paid as compared to the competition
What type of pay-benefits-perks programs are used by other companies
What are the interesting trends in the marketplace
Does your competition utilize more effective incentives

Hire and Retain the Best

Implement the right set of programs to retain your best people
Wealth maximization
Equity handcuffs
Deferral opportunities, benefit security, performance-based benefits
Employment contracts, change in control protection

Complexity Management

Hire and Retain the Best

Complexity Management

Ensure that your programs comply with the myriad of regulatory requirements (tax, accounting, SEC)
Define the easiest way to transition your programs after a merger, spin-off, or acquisition
Can you improve your ISS score

Board of Directors

Hire and Retain the Best

Complexity Management

What are the recent trends in Board pay and Board practices that will provide the most value for the company, employees, and shareholders
Determine the best approach for paying your Board members
Identify changes to governance practices worth considering for your Board

Executive Compensation & Performance Measurement

Compensation Plans to Maximize Company Performance

About Us

Depth of Expertise

Exceptional Client Service

Robust Marketplace Research

Our Services

Pay-Performance Link

Proxy Statement Objectives

Proxy Statement Objectives

Proxy Statement Objectives

Proxy Statement Objectives

Proxy Statement Objectives

Market Intelligence

Proxy Statement Objectives

Hire and Retain the Best

Hire and Retain the Best

Hire and Retain the Best

Hire and Retain the Best

Complexity Management

Hire and Retain the Best

Complexity Management

Board of Directors

Hire and Retain the Best

Complexity Management

Think Forward with Strategic Compensation Group

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