The Complete Guide to Executive Compensation, Fourth Edition

Get your compensation right with the go-to classic, updated with the latest changes in laws, practices, and more

Executive pay is one of the most fluid, flexible, and important aspects of today’s corporate landscape, and an integral part of your own professional strategy. In the completely revised edition of this acclaimed guide, renowned authority Bruce R. Ellig guides you through the changes that have occurred from 2013 to 2019 in designing and administering compensation packages to help you get the most out of your own pay plan.

Ellig examines each element of executive pay: salary, benefits and incentives, the role of boards of directors, and the influence of major stakeholders. Along the way, he offers a wealth of updates on:

Changes in healthcare and pension requirementsAdditional requirements and considerations for boards of directorsThe role of the SEC in shaping executive compensationNew rulings and laws, such as the 2018 Tax Act and recent changes in proxy statementsWhether you’re an executive or a designer, approver, or administrator of executive pay plans, this welcome 4th edition of the classic guide thoroughly re-frames the picture of executive compensation today—and reveals what it means for you.