Stratégie et philosophie de Total Rewards

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are high-stakes events that create both opportunity and uncertainty. For companies navigating these transitions, one of the greatest risks is losing the people who hold critical knowledge and relationships that enable business continuity. M&A-related bonuses are proven tools to keep key talent engaged, motivated, and aligned with shareholders when it matters most.

In Part I, we explored blind spots as risks — the unseen factors that quietly undermine performance. This time let’s flip the lens. Some blind spots don’t hide weakness; they hide untapped strength.

The 2024 TSX60 compensation season highlights a landscape of stability with signs of continued evolution. Shareholder support for Say-on-Pay remained robust, while boards fine-tuned pay practices through modest salary growth, heavier reliance on LTIs, and careful use of discretion. ESG measures continued to gain ground, signaling that executive pay design is entering a new phase of balance between performance, sustainability, and accountability.