April 7, 2026

Podcast: An Employee's Guide to Understanding Job Architecture

In this episode, we break down how job architecture actually works, from role levels and career paths to how pay is structured, so you can have more informed conversations and take ownership of your growth

“An Employee’s Guide to Understanding Job Architecture” provides a clear, practical framework for navigating career progression and compensation within an organization. It outlines how roles are structured through job families and levels, the responsibilities and expectations at each stage, and the pathways for advancement. The guide also highlights how transparent job structures support fair and informed pay discussions—ultimately helping employees better understand their role, plan their growth, and connect their contributions to broader organizational goals.

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Results vs. Impact: The challenge of assessing and rewarding CEOs in turbulent times

How should boards assess CEO performance, and reward for that performance? Click below to learn more from the latest collaboration between Watson Board Advisors and Laulima.

TSX60 - Executive Pay Insights - Stable & Evolving

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.

Rethinking Executive Share Ownership: What’s Next for the TSX60?

Good governance is fundamental to building trust with shareholders and ensuring alignment between executive decision-making and long-term company performance. Meaningful and effective share ownership guidelines are one key mechanism to reinforce such alignment. This article delves into current and emerging practices among TSX60 companies, explores proxy advisor and governance body guidelines, and summarizes Laulima’s predictions.