Fair Pay, Fair Play by Robin A. Ferracone Summary
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In "Fair Pay, Fair Play," compensation expert Robin Ferracone revolutionizes executive pay practices. Did you know this book shaped the "Say on Pay" movement, giving shareholders unprecedented power over CEO compensation? Discover why corporate boards consider this the ultimate playbook for performance-aligned pay.
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The Executive Compensation Puzzle: Finding the Fair Balance
Executive compensation has become one of the most contentious topics in corporate America. Why do some CEOs make hundreds of millions while their companies struggle? How can boards ensure they're paying fairly for performance? Drawing from an unprecedented database of over 44,000 executive compensation cases spanning decades, Robin Ferracone's "Fair Pay, Fair Play" offers a groundbreaking framework for determining appropriate executive pay. The book has influenced governance policies at major corporations including Apple, Microsoft, and Goldman Sachs, providing a data-driven middle ground between unchecked executive packages and heavy-handed regulation. At its heart lies a simple but powerful idea: compensation should align with performance in a way that's fair to both executives and shareholders.
The Shareholder Value Imperative: Why Performance Matters
Beyond Target Pay: What Executives Actually Earn
The Alignment Zone: Finding the Sweet Spot
When Compensation Goes Off Track: Patterns of Misalignment
Why Good Intentions Go Wrong: Root Causes of Misalignment
Creating Fair and Sustainable Compensation Systems
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