HRPI Executive Education

As the business world navigates unprecedented change, we are committed to keeping you up to date on HR trends, policy, and best-practices. The Human Resources Policy Institute is pleased to offer a suite of executive education courses.

Executive Compensation: Programs and Practices

Description: This course will provide attendees with an in-depth understanding of the structure and governance of executive compensation, global trends, and best practices. It would be beneficial for human resource, finance and legal professionals who are seeking a greater understanding of the structure and governance of executive compensation and the contextual influences shaping pay programs and practices.

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This four-part virtual course provides an in-depth understanding of the structure and governance of executive compensation, global trends, and best practices.

Led by Charles Tharp, Professor of the Practice, Management & Organizations, this course is designed for human resource, finance, and legal professionals seeking a greater understanding of the structure and governance of executive compensation and the contextual influences shaping pay programs and practices.

Topics to be covered include:

Elements of Executive Compensation
  • Determining the competitive market for executive talent
  • Determining the mix of the executive pay package (cash, stock, annual and longterm incentives, executive benefits, etc.)
Governance of Executive Compensation
  • Role of the board and compensation committee
  • Role of external consultants and advisors to the compensation committee
  • Understanding proxy disclosure and regulatory filings for executive pay
Legislation and Regulation of Executive Compensation
  • Dodd-Frank Act Provisions on Executive Pay
    • Say on Pay
    • Pay Ratio
    • Clawbacks
  • Proxy Advisory Firms (ISS & Glass-Lewis)
  • COVID-19 Related Impact on Executive Compensation
Special Issues in Executive Compensation
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Golden Parachutes and Severance
  • Gender pay equity
  • ESG and incentive metrics


This course provides 9 PDCs for SHRM recertification.

For specific questions about the course please contact Charles Tharp at cgtharp@bu.edu

 

 

Questions?

For general questions about our executive education offerings, give us a call at 617-353-3304 or send an email to Sandy Keldsen, Assistant Director of Institute Operations, at zarotney@bu.edu.