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The SEC’s Guidance on Spring-Loaded Equity AwardsJun 23, 2022
Highlights from our podcast episode with Takis Makridis from Equity Methods on SAB 120, how it affects equity award valuation, and mitigation strategies. -
Career Spotlight: Twilio's Christine ZwerlingJun 7, 2022
For this career spotlight, I caught up with Christine Zwerling, Director of Global Stock Plan Administration at Twilio. We talked about her career in equity compensation, including her role in Twilio's DEI initiatives and the NASPP’s DEI Task Force. -
New Developments in Australian Tax and Securities Laws for Equity AwardsMay 24, 2022
Recently, the Australian Parliament has enacted reforms to Australian tax and securities laws which will impact companies granting equity awards in Australia. This blog discusses these changes and their impact on equity awards. -
5 Things You’ll Learn from the Equity Administration SurveyMay 5, 2022
How is employee education evolving, policies governing trading windows, how companies manage mobility compliance, and two other trends you'll learn about in the 2022 Equity Administration Survey. -
Considerations for Equity Grants to International PEO WorkersApr 22, 2022
As companies expand into new jurisdictions, many use third-party employment entities like professional employer organizations ("PEOs"), to engage local workers. What challenges and unexpected risks do PEOs present for the company's equity programs? -
Your Questions Answered About the New Naspp.comApr 5, 2022
We've got answers to popular questions about the new Naspp.com online experience. -
Impact of Russian Sanctions on Equity Compensation and Potential Lessons to be LearnedMar 30, 2022
Amid war and crisis in the Ukraine caused by the Russian invasion, multinational businesses face decisions on the continuation of business in these countries. What's the impact on equity compensation plans in light of sanctions and counter-measures? -
Is Your Company’s Equity Program a Glass Ceiling?Mar 24, 2022
Your pay equity analysis should look at which employees are able to advance. Equity awards may be an important component in that assessment. -
The New NASPP.com: Navigating Online Resources for Stock CompensationMar 15, 2022
The NASPP has a new online experience. Find out how to get your bearings for key aspects of the site in 10 minutes or less. -
A Better Way to Calculate VolatilityMar 10, 2022
Most companies use closing prices to calculate historical stock price volatility. It turns out that this might be a mistake. The blog entry explains why. -
4 Reasons Mega Grants Are ProblematicMar 3, 2022
Mega grants are flashy and newsworthy—but do they make sense? Here are four reasons we don’t think so. -
Clawback Updates: Freeze of Unvested Awards in the UK and Potential for Final Clawback Regulations in the USMar 2, 2022
A vesting freeze of a former executive's stock awards in the United Kingdom lays groundwork for a potential clawback. In the U.S., recent actions by the SEC suggest that clawback rules may be finalized in 2022. -
A Career in Compensation and DiversityFeb 24, 2022
Dana Hall shares her path from human resources major and intern to compensation professional. Plus her work to promote diversity at Designer Brands and the NASPP. -
Are You Ready for T+1?Feb 10, 2022
The securities industry is taking steps towards a T+1 settlement period—how will this affect your stock plan processes? -
Robinhood's Unusual Performance Award Metric for Founder RSUsFeb 7, 2022
Shortly prior to stock trading app Robinhood's IPO, the company issued performance-based RSUs to it's two co-founders with this unusual metric. -
New Data on the Gender Pay Gap and Stock CompensationFeb 2, 2022
Recent studies show marked differences in the amount of equity compensation awarded to men vs. women. -
ISS Updates How Stock Plan Proposals Are EvaluatedJan 18, 2022
Are you submitting a stock plan proposal to a shareholder vote in 2022? Read up on the latest changes that ISS has made to its Equity Plan Scorecard. -
4 Tech Tools to Try in 2022Jan 4, 2022
Tech tools to put your best foot forward as you head into the new year. -
SEC Targets Spring-Loaded Equity AwardsDec 16, 2021
Issuing grants in advance of an announcement that is going to give your stock price a boost? Make sure you know what the SEC thinks about this practice. -
3 Gifts for Your Stock Plan Education Efforts (and One BIG Bonus)Dec 14, 2021
A recent pulse survey by the NASPP and Fidelity Investments reveals three easy steps companies can to improve the effectiveness of their stock plan communications. You won't believe how easy #1 is.