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Next Level! 5 Takeways from the NASPP Conference Opening KeynoteSep 1, 2020
It’s not often that poetry and stock compensation come together, but when they do, it’s at the NASPP Conference. Barbara Baksa offers a few takeaways from the opening keynote. Also, witness the start of her career in sketch comedy. -
Leading Gender Equity Transformation in Executive and Equity CompensationAug 20, 2020
Learn how to lead the process of transforming gender equity in stock compensation within your organization. -
Equity Design Ideas to Align Outcomes with ObjectivesAug 18, 2020
Equity design ideas aimed at avoiding undesirable outcomes and better alignment with plan objectives. -
Global Mobility: A Deeper Dive into COVID-19 ImpactsAug 6, 2020
A further look into some of the Global mobility situations resulting from COVID-19 and what companies should be doing about them. Bonus: A preview into our new and improved Equity Expert podcast series. -
How Much Do Employees Value Their Equity Compensation?Jul 29, 2020
Insights from two UBS studies on participant attitudes towards their equity awards. -
IRS Updates on Timing of Tax DepositsJul 14, 2020
Do you know when your tax deposits for stock option, SSAR, and RSUs are due? New guidance from the IRS provides insight on this question. -
Issuing Equity Awards: Administrative Issues to ConsiderJul 10, 2020
Administrative issues to consider in issuing equity awards. -
Technology Tips for Engaging Remote ParticipantsJul 2, 2020
With workplaces operating more remotely than ever, communicating with stock plan participants finds new challenges. Explore technology tips aimed at engaging remote participants. -
6 Tips for Working from HomeJun 30, 2020
Barbara Baksa has worked from home for almost 16 years; today she offers her tips for teleworking. -
Stock Plans from Home: Surviving to ThrivingJun 26, 2020
A recent NASPP poll suggests that navigating transition to working from home is a hot topic. Learn tips that will help make the move from survival mode to thriving in your home office. -
5 Ways to Reinvent Performance AwardsJun 16, 2020
Five ways to structure performance awards for more flexible goals during periods of economic instability. -
Insider Trading: A 124k Penalty and Other InsightsJun 11, 2020
A contract accountant self-reports her insider trading violation to the SEC; insights on how to expand your insider list to reflect new workplace norms. -
CEO Pay Ratio 2020: The Most Challenging Calculation to Date?Jun 4, 2020
Find out why 2020's CEO pay ratio calculation may be the most challenging one to date. -
What Happens to Equity Awards in a Furlough?May 7, 2020
How are employees and their equity plan awards affected by short term furloughs? -
Tips to Aid Insiders in Trading During COVID-19Apr 30, 2020
Increased scrutiny from regulators during the pandemic means extra caution for insiders in trading the company's stock. Learn more about the do's and don'ts of insider trading. -
ISS Policy on Performance Award ModificationsApr 28, 2020
The board wants to modify performance targets for both short-term and long-term incentives. Will ISS be okay with this? -
Protecting Against Insider Trading During COVID-19Apr 23, 2020
How should companies protect themselves against insider trading vulnerabilities arising from the circumstances of COVID-19? -
ESPP Procedures for Non-US EmployeesApr 22, 2020
Recommended procedures for your international ESPP processes. -
Life Events and Your Equity PlanApr 16, 2020
Thoughts on some of life's events and how to handle them relative to your equity plan. -
More COVID Relief: Form 144 and Section 83(b) ElectionsApr 13, 2020
Recent announcements from the SEC and the IRS make it easier to file Form 144 and extend the deadline to file Section 83(b) elections. Plus, don't miss our quick survey on COVID-19.