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SUBSCRIBE TO NFP COMPENSATION INSIGHTS » M&A Impact on Human Capital in the Oil & Gas Sector M&A activity in the oil and gas industry continues to trend as companies seek to acquire greater market share, cut costs and streamline operations....

Geopolitical and monetary policies have a massive impact on the oil and gas industry, as each shift can lead to major changes in growth projections, operational efficiency, and broader cost reduction strategies. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and the...

SUBSCRIBE TO NFP COMPENSATION INSIGHTS » Compensation Benchmarking in Non-Profits Non-profits continue to face unique challenges when it comes to attracting and retaining the talent needed to carry out their missions. Compensation programs require a...

In the realm of non-profit organizations, where missions supersede profits, executive compensation plays a critical role in attracting and retaining top talent. However, determining appropriate compensation levels can be complex, especially in an environment where resources...

SUBSCRIBE TO NFP COMPENSATION INSIGHTS » Compensation and Benefits in 2024 A new year is upon us, and you may be wondering what is in store for the compensation and benefits world. What trends and circumstances are shaping the industry in 2024 and how...

Attract and retain the best talent in the oil and gas industry to maximize your company's performance! Keep your compensation programs competitive by participating in NFPCC's Midstream and Upstream Industry Compensation Surveys. Get access to the latest benchmarks in...

SUBSCRIBE TO NFP COMPENSATION INSIGHTS » Compensation Resolutions for 2024 A new year is around the corner and it's a great time to reflect on experiences from this year and reevaluate compensation strategies for a successful 2024. In this month's...

SUBSCRIBE TO NFP COMPENSATION INSIGHTS » The Dynamic Process of Setting Executive Compensation Executive pay continues to be a highly controversial topic as media reports tend to focus on egregious compensation packages to seemingly undeserving executives....

While not all pay is justifiable, executive compensation continues to be unnecessarily painted in a severely negative light. In the world of governance, it is a common topic which bands together the masses against the few, falsely highlighting inequity and greed. While...

SUBSCRIBE TO NFP COMPENSATION INSIGHTS » Our Role in Risk Management The role of compensation consultants is vital when it comes to risk management. Companies should be able to rely on us for peace of mind, knowing we have equipped them and their Boards...

In today’s dynamic business landscape, risk management is a paramount concern for organizations striving for sustainable success. Among the myriad aspects of business operations that require careful oversight, compensation management stands out as a crucial area that can...

October 19-20, 2023The Omni La Mansion del Rio San Antonio, TX Join us for the 26th Annual Subchapter S Bank Association's Conference - the only conference specifically created to educate and help financial institutions maximize the benefits of their S Corporation election....

SUBSCRIBE TO NFP COMPENSATION INSIGHTS » ESG and Executive Pay Linking ESG to executive compensation continues to be an upward trend, however there is still much controversy and complexity for corporations as they determine if including ESG metrics...

Charting the Course: Future Predictions and Current Market Updates on Compensation and Executive Benefits October 4, 2023 | 2 - 3 PM ET Banks must strike a balance between attracting and retaining key talent while addressing stakeholder concerns and aligning pay practices...

Sustainability goals are now widely considered on par with more traditional KPIs and are slowly becoming standardized as external pressures continue to push corporations to tie non-financial measures to executive pay; however, this hasn’t always been the case, clearly. So...

NFP has conducted an in-depth survey around executive compensation and benefits to help you stay abreast of the latest trends affecting the industry. We understand attracting and retaining top-level executive talent is paramount for your organization's success and NFP's...

SUBSCRIBE TO NFP COMPENSATION INSIGHTS » Compensation for Bank Executives Executive compensation continues to be a topic of intense scrutiny and complexity across all industries and compensation in the banking sector is no exception. In fact, the financial...

Executive compensation is a complex and multifaceted subject that plays a crucial role in the functioning of banks. In a vibrant financial sector, the compensation of executives at banks is of significant interest and scrutiny. This comprehensive explanation aims to delve...

Are you looking for a virtual, yet comprehensive compensation training program? NFP has your back! Our Fall 2023 Compensation Bootcamp is now open for registration. Our team of nationally recognized experts will give you the opportunity to learn the basics as well as...

Texas Bankers Association 2023 CFO Conference | June 14 -16 Hyatt Hill Country Resort San Antonio Join NFPCC Practice Leader Tyler Brown on June 16 for an informative discussion- Turning Carrots into Karats: Trends in Executive Compensation Across the US and in Texas;...

May 25, 2023 | 10:00 AM CT Join NFPCC Practice Leader, Tyler Brown in this informative session covering the latest trends and key concepts in executive compensation across all industries. He'll also explain how to develop effective retention strategies focused around a...

SUBSCRIBE TO NFP COMPENSATION INSIGHTS » Staying Ahead of Rising Compensation Challenges Boards and management teams are facing an increasingly demanding environment when it comes to compensation-related issues. Inflation, a tight labor market...

Inflation, threats of recession, and high employee turnover are just a few of the issues Boards and management teams must contend with in 2023. These challenges are coupled with increased regulations, continued shareholder institution noise, and the SEC continuing to impose...

It’s no secret that the role of the Compensation Committee has been evolving for some time now. It is safe, however, to say that sitting on a Compensation Committee (or board of directors for that matter) is not what it used to be. What was merely a fiduciary role to...

A challenging proxy season is ahead as noted in this comprehensive report by The Conference Board. The authors share findings from last year's proxy season that provide insights and expectations for what's to come. Some of the key takeaways for this year's proxy season...

Bank Compensation and Benefits Study identifies concerns and solutions Today's competitive and ever-changing banking industry demands focus on attracting and retaining top performers as an essential tool for success. It's no surprise the 2022 TBA Bank Compensation and...

Keep your compensation programs competitive by participating in NFPCC's Midstream and Upstream Industry Compensation Surveys. Get access to the latest benchmarks in both corporate and technical roles, inclusive of actual total direct compensation and target total...

It’s that time of year again as calendar year organizations begin to finalize their respective annual incentive/bonus payouts. Within this context, many board members and directors, in their totality, are wrestling with investor perspectives and pre-determined performance...

Proxy season is around the corner and there is much to consider in regard to executive compensation disclosures. The SEC has new rules around pay for performance and clawback provisions which companies will need to examine closely in order to craft effective disclosures....

Compensation Risk Assessments As we near closer to the 2023 proxy season, preparations are underway as public companies gather requirements for various compensation-related disclosures. Among them are the results of a compensation risk assessment. The SEC...

Incentive compensation holds an important yet unique place within a company’s pay program initiatives. Both long and short-term incentive plans should be designed to balance attracting and retaining top-level talent in conjunction with motivating behaviors to achieve a...

We have completed our annual midstream and upstream compensation surveys and recently released the results. Once again, this year's responses revealed interesting findings in these sectors. Below we share notable takeaways from each survey. Midstream Survey The median...

Executive Retention Strategies By now, we are all well aware of the high turnover rates in the employee population and the Great Resignation phenomenon. Companies have been implementing creative strategies for attraction and retention to deal with this ongoing...

“Where have all the people gone?” An HR executive recently posed this question, a question to which an answer is unclear. He was right, where are they? Turnover is on the rise and hiring more difficult than ever. There just doesn’t seem to be a pool of talent, and...

The L-Blast is Now NFP Compensation Insights! The SEC's Final Ruling on Pay vs. Performance Last month, the SEC released final rules on the pay for performance disclosure requiring public companies to submit additional information regarding executive compensation...

Pay vs. Performance? “Okay, it’s happening, everyone stay calm.” – Michael Scott Last month, after nearly a decade, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted final Pay vs. Performance rules (“Final Rules”). These Final Rules, while more complex than...

The L-Blast is now NFP Compensation Insights! NFPCC Conducts CEO Pay Analysis of North Texas' Top CEOs As we dive into the results of this year's proxy season, NFP Compensation Consulting recently conducted an analysis assessing the compensation packages for Chief...

As we delve into the results of the 2022 proxy season, NFPCC conducted an analysis for Dallas Morning News assessing the compensation packages for the top one-hundred Chief Executive Officers, based on company revenue, in the DFW area. This year’s Chief Executive Officer...

ESG & Executive Compensation Linking environmental, social, and governance metrics to executive compensation is becoming increasingly prevalent. Pressures from investors, shareholders, environmental and rights advocates, and the government are pushing companies...

Effective compensation programs have a strong circular relationship between measurable goals, tangible performance, and actual payouts. This is true whether the goal or goals are short-term or long-term in nature. But what happens when the lines between goals and...

New Focus on Executive Pay for Performance Executive compensation and pay for performance have always been a hot topic, but the SEC's recent reopening for comments on its pay versus performance rule has put renewed focus on this highly debated issue. A push from the SEC...

It’s been nearly twelve years since The Dodd-Frank Act was enacted as a direct response to the financial crisis of 2008. The Act holds many sections detailing regulations to be enforced; however, a recent resurgence of proposed pay for performance mandates from 2015...

Inflation and Executive Compensation It's a new year and as inflation continues to rise, budgetary concerns regarding compensation take center stage. We have been writing on this topic for several months, focusing primarily on the effects on salaries at the employee...

Salary budget planning for 2022 has been a hot discussion as companies moved to finalize budgets for this year. In general, salary forecast trends for 2022 are currently tracking to be about one percent higher than previous projections earlier in 2021. Recent pulse surveys...

Compensation Strategies & Trends for 2022 The end of the year is upon us and planning for 2022 is underway. How can organizations navigate the unprecedented workforce challenges we are seeing? Tight labor markets, inflation, covid concerns, and various compensation issues...

Companies preparing compensation strategies for 2022 can expect similar conditions to what we have seen in 2021. The ever-changing environment along with sporadic regulatory requirements from COVID protocols are forcing companies to be more adaptable. Believing the US...

Last month, the SEC announced it is reopening the comment period for its proposed clawback policy regarding erroneously awarded incentive compensation. The comment period is expected to close in mid-November and the SEC will then review comments before publishing a final rule....

Next year's proxy season is around the corner and it's a good idea to start preparing, taking important considerations into account regarding executive compensation. In this article, Winston & Strawn share key matters to consider as public companies begin planning,...

Reassessing Compensation Peer Groups Peer group selection has always played a key role in the executive compensation planning process. While peer group composition may have been somewhat static in previous years, companies are now at a point in which reassessment is...

  Impacts of a global pandemic, volatility in the markets, bankruptcies and consolidation through M&A activity has created a new business landscape… one no industry has completed escaped. The one area this impacts meaningfully is peer selection for compensation...