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by Bruce Ellig (Author)
The definitive guide to executive compensation--fully updated and revised to reflect today's business environment
Executive pay is one of the most fluid, flexible, and important aspects of today's corporate landscape, and an integral part of every company's strategic business plan. The Complete Guide to Executive Compensation has long been considered the go-to guide to executive pay. Written by renowned compensation expert Bruce Ellig, the book is filled with winning strategies and techniques for structuring appropriate executive pay plans.
This updated fourth edition addresses important changes that have occurred from 2013 to 2019 in designing and administering compensation packages. In detail, Ellig discusses executive pay elements, including salary, employee benefits, executive benefits, and long- and short term incentives. He also examines the role of the board of directors and its compensation committee, along with the influence of the major stakeholders (most notably the shareholder).
The Complete Guide to Executive Compensation, Fourth Edition covers:
- New rulings and laws, such as the 2018 Tax Act and recent changes in proxy statements required by the SEC
- Changes in healthcare and pension requirements
- Executive pay elements and contributing factors
- The difference between current and deferred compensation, including statutory requirements
- Various performance measurements of the income statement, the balance sheet, and the cash flow statement that are used in incentive plan payouts
Author Biography
Bruce R. Ellig is a noted authority, author, and lecturer on executive compensation and the recipient of multiple awards, including the recent Lifetime Achievement Award from Marquis Who's Who and the International Association of Top Professionals. He has held leadership positions in many companies, including Pfizer, and appears regularly on national television and radio programs.
