Are Your Long-Term Incentives Working?

Jim Heim, Partner, and Kartik Balaram, Principal, both of Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC, share practical insights on how compensation committees can evaluate and refine long-term incentive programs to balance shareholder alignment, retention and performance outcomes across various market conditions.Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction.02:32 The balance between retaining executives and aligning pay with shareholder outcomes.04:12 How compensation programs support, rather than drive, business strategies.06:26 The importance of aligning incentive structures with company goals over different time horizons.07:57 Why evaluating potential pay outcomes helps manage performance and risk.09:32 When simplified metrics can effectively align incentives with shareholder interests.11:04 Identifying risks of focusing too heavily on retention over accountability.14:35 Adapting performance measurement periods to match business predictability.18:19 The need to balance regulatory guidance with company-specific priorities.23:52 Why straightforward program designs often achieve stronger outcomes.Resources Mentioned:Jim Heimhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jimheimcompensationconsultant/Kartik Balaramhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kartik-balaram-9273604/Meridian Compensation Partners, LLChttps://www.linkedin.com/company/meridian-compensation-partners-llc/This episode is brought to you by Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Learn more by visiting MeridianCP.com. #Compensation #Wages #SPAC #Equity #ExecutiveCompensation #Clawback

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