Executive Compensation/Human Resources Network
A network dedicated to senior compensation executives with a focus on executive compensation and the role it plays in overall human resource strategy.
The Network brings together senior-level professionals responsible for executive compensation programs and policies and offers members the opportunity to discuss and share information on current executive compensation and related HR topics. With a focus on networking, high-level discussion, sharing best practices, and exchanging critical information in a confidential setting, the EC/HR Network agendas address executive compensation issues and executive compensation’s role in overall HR strategy. As a network, we explore the role of executive compensation in the strategies regarding talent management, succession planning, recruitment, and retention.
At two meetings per year, you will be able to network with your professional peers who face similar challenges; hear from leading experts in the compensation and HR arena; keep abreast of changing legislative and regulatory actions; and get the information you need to maintain an effective and motivated cadre of executives with compensation and HR programs designed within the context of competitive global business needs.
Services
Semiannual meetings:
- Open sharing of best practices
- Confidential, small group setting with peer-to-peer networking
Periodic ad hoc mini-surveys:
- Current issues
- Practical recommendations
Member teleconference opportunities:
- Held periodically to update members on fast-moving issues
Confidential member Web site:
- Company and contact listings
- Past meeting agendas and materials
- Mini-survey results
Network Staff
ORC Executive Compensation consultants William Brown and Cynthia Laird co-chair the network. Bill is Vice President, Compensation Consulting, and Cynthia is Director of the SIRS® Executive Compensation Survey and the SIRS® Global Survey, Europe/Middle East/Africa Survey.
Recent Agenda Topics
Executive Compensation Issues
- Corporate governance and Board involvement
- Shareholder concerns and corporate responses
- Working with the compensation committee
- Linking executive compensation strategy with philosophy
- Compensation arrangements for unusual business conditions
- The growing use of tally sheets
SEC Disclosure draft regulations and proposals
- Company response to proposals
- Impact on existing plans
Long-term Incentive Plans
- Impact of regulatory changes and corporate response
- Executive stock ownership guidelines and net share programs
Short-term Incentive Plan Design
- Linking incentive pay with performance goals
- Mix of short-term and long-term award levels in total compensation strategy
Talent Management and Linkages to Reward Structures
- Talent management strategy
- Reward system implications
- Interface with the HR committee
Roundtable Discussion
- Open discussion among participants
Who Should Join?
If you are the Vice President or Director of Compensation and Benefits, Executive Compensation, Global Rewards, or a similar function in a U.S. company, consider joining the EC/HR Network. Contact Karen Kachadoorian at 212-852-0312 or Cynthia Laird at 310-846-4206 for more information.