Navigating Uncertainty: Effective Total Rewards Communication Can Build Trust in Tough Times

In today’s human resources landscape, balancing a pay for performance philosophy with the imperative to ensure equitable compensation can seem challenging. In our view, differentiating pay based on performance is a key element of fairness. With the right guardrails in place, organizations can implement a performance-based pay structure that does not conflict with internal pay equity objectives or external legislative requirements.

Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis have released their voting policy updates for the 2025 proxy season. ISS updates apply to meetings held on or after February 1, 2025 and Glass Lewis updates apply to meetings held on or after January 1, 2025. Download Laulima's article for more details.

A series exploring HR & Compensation in M&A. A well-planned HR and compensation strategy early in the process is crucial for a smooth transition, talent retention and engagement, business continuity and synergy realization. This first article outlines the HR workstreams, helping companies navigate critical decisions and align their people strategies for long-term success during each stage of a transaction.