New Directions for Director Pay
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Why it matters
Concentrating on their fiduciary duty, it's to be expected that boards are not overly focused on their own pay. However, just as executive compensation can be a catalyst for value creation, board compensation can also be strategically deployed. Attracting and retaining directors that contribute to a visionary board—one attuned to risk and opportunity—is vital for organizational success. Thoughtfully designed director pay structures can make the difference.
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The Changing Nature of Board Service

Compensation Considerations for Director Service on Special Committees
Three key approaches for compensating directors on special committees.

Are Today’s Directors Underpaid?
Data show board compensation grows at a very slow pace; is it enough to attract the caliber of director talent required for board service today?

The Data Confirm It: Director Service is Changing
New data on director compensation and board composition point to a year-over-year decrease in TDC and two emerging trends.

Is it Time to Change Tradition? Not-For-Profit Board Compensation in a New Age
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Offering compensation for board service could be a beneficial way to help not-for-profit organizations attract a wider range of talented directors.
Unique Strategies for Director Compensation

Analyzing "At Appointment" Equity Awards for New Directors
As some companies are considering this strategy to attract top-tier board talent, we offer prevalence data and the pros and cons.

New Year, New Data: Digging in to the Latest Director Compensation Study
Evaluate your board’s compensation levels and practices against the market.

Maximizing a Director’s Ability to Enhance Stock Holdings
Directors frequently ask about increasing their holdings. Here are two ways companies can structure additional choice beyond simple open-market purchases.

Director Compensation and Board Assessment: Two Tools for Driving Board Excellence
How can directors build and maintain a high performance board with a positive culture as the foundation?
Practicalities and Data

The Case for Higher Nominating and Governance Chair Pay
Nom/gov chairs have taken on more responsibilities but haven't seen the same pay increases as other committees.

A Time Series Analysis of Committee Chair Pay
Data and context on the relationship between historically premium pay for the audit committee chair compared to other committee chairs.

Benchmarking Board of Directors Compensation at Private Companies
Privately owned companies struggle to find accurate data for setting director pay. Here’s how to use public company information in the effort.

Private Company Director Compensation: Securing High-Caliber Board Members
Private company boards need expert directors just as their public company counterparts do; here’s what to do when market data for private board pay is scarce
Current Trends and Issues

Attracting Healthcare Board Talent with Competitive Compensation
The competition for experienced, effective director talent is fierce. Healthcare boards should consider board pay as a recruiting and retention tool.

Considerations for Board Equity Compensation Amid Depressed Share Values
In an environment of declining share prices, director equity grants can become challenging. Here are several key points to help inform decisions.

Updating Board Compensation Practices Post-IPO
There are unique considerations for director pay after a company goes public.