Communications 2020's global pandemic brought a sea change to how we work, how we engage with work, and how we engage with each other. The stress and distraction of the past eighteen months has... more
Design and Strategy Employee Stock Purchase Plans have long been favored for delivering equity compensation to a broad base of employees. The case for an ESPP has never been stronger as companies look... more
Trending Now Are we moving from a discussion of options, RSUs, and PSUs to one of tokens, RTUs, and NFTs? This session explores the explosive growth of cryptocurrency in the global financial... more
Data and Business Intelligence Regulators, shareholders, politicians, stakeholders, and society in general now increasingly expect companies to take a more holistic and sustainable approach to value creation—including... more
Design and Strategy Employee populations have diverse financial needs, especially in today's dynamic world. How do we help them control their cash flow, value shareholding, and alleviate personal administrative... more
Design and Strategy The Global Equity Insights Survey (GEIS) is the foremost assessment of current market practice and trends in equity compensation globally. This year's study will address the use of equity... more
Finance, Tax and Accounting COVID-19 has transformed how and where we live and work. As a result, equity plan administrators face unprecedented tax implications and an increasingly complex global mobility... more
Design and Strategy Join us for a timely discussion focused on why today, more than ever before, it is imperative to address your tax policy in your global share plan design and strategy. In a world where mobility... more
Executive Pay Given the continuing economic uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, companies are concerned with maintaining cash flow and cutting costs wherever possible. This panel of experts from... more
Legal and Regulatory Adapting US plans to French requirements typically presents a challenge to share plan professionals. Join in on this session to participate in a lively discussion of the relevant French... more
Trending Now ESG, or Environmental, Social and Governance criteria have been talked about for years, but the circumstances of the past eighteen months have brought them to the forefront. Now that... more
Trending Now Attend this groundbreaking session to examine Bank of America’s research study delving into the perceptions of each study participant’s own financial wellness and the resource preferences... more
Design and Strategy Join us as we examine the share plan challenges encountered during the spin-off of Siemens Energy from Siemens and the subsequent successful rollout of the broad share plan portfolio.... more
Design and Strategy Diversity, equity and inclusion are key topics today. Not only in regard to how employers address these issues overall, but specifically in the way they impact employee benefits. Join this panel... more
Legal and Regulatory Take a stroll down the virtual highway with this esteemed panel to hear all about the latest global "hits" from regulatory and tax share plan authorities. Professionals from top companies... more
Design and Strategy As the lines blur between work and life, how has your company considered the employee experience for your human capital? This panel of experts in the people operations, stock administration... more
Finance, Tax and Accounting For much of the business world, life has been turned upside down with the nearly overnight requirement for most employees to work from home. More than 18 months in, there is little... more
Communications Mergers and acquisitions combine company cultures and bring people together. It's a lot of work! Join this session for a focused look at the people strategy necessary in an M&A environment. Learn... more
Communications The successful issuance and uptake of incentive schemes is largely reliant on communication between plan issuer and participants, a requirement that has been highlighted by and... more
Finance, Tax and Accounting Take a stroll down the virtual highway with this esteemed panel to hear all about the latest global "hits" from regulatory and tax share plan authorities. Professionals from top companies... more
Design and Strategy Stock price volatility can either mean great news or bad news for a global equity plan and its administration. Many companies have created their equity awards and vesting schedules... more
Trending Now Even before the pandemic, in an allegedly strong economy, workers at the bottom end of the opportunity scale were struggling to support themselves and their families. Not only have the... more
Finance, Tax and Accounting Operating a multi-national company offers unique challenges when managing a total rewards program for a global workforce. Those challenges are further compounded with the introduction... more
Legal and Regulatory ESG has continued to rise in importance, driven by regulators' continuing changes in disclosure, institutional investors' screens, and lawmaking and guidance at the federal, state, and local... more
Executive Pay Recent controversies around well-known, brand name companies, and associated investor, media, and public interest in executive accountability has led to a renewed focus on... more
Program Management The term 'corporate action' strikes terror into the heart of most equity plan managers! But it doesn't always have to be a terrifying experience. There are a million and one things... more
Legal and Regulatory Join us for an insightful look at the global operation and compliance of incentive plans in the 'new normal.' This not-to-be-missed panel will discuss important topics including essential updates... more
Trending Now As more employers take a holistic approach to talent care, offering meaningful and comprehensive benefits has become a requirement. However, the starting line isn’t the same for all... more
Design and Strategy A not-to-be-missed session for anyone exploring ways of using Conditional Share Awards (CSAs) to reward global employees. Using a variety of company case studies, including BT's in... more
Executive Pay With more consolidation looming on the horizon, join this session to explore the latest trends in change in control (CIC) benefits, including severance, equity awards, and excise... more
Design and Strategy Like the strength of a house is dependent on the foundation upon which it is built, the stability, strength, and ultimately success of a company is dependent upon its cultural foundation... more
Data and Business Intelligence In the past, most employees would live within a short distance of their work locations. However, due to technology, globalization, quick expansion requirements, and changes driven... more
Data and Business Intelligence A consistent challenge for equity teams is the sheer time and effort it takes to prepare meaningful information describing the effectiveness of their corporate equity programs. If you... more
Trending Now Today's crop of companies aspiring to a public listing aren't following the same old playbook for IPOs. With the upswing in direct listings and Special Purpose Acquisition Companies... more
Trending Now As various parts of the world emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, vaccines roll out, and we all adjust to a "new normal"―what does our new world look like? There has been... more
Program Management Offering a global employee share purchase program seems to be one of these giant projects that HR organizations look at or even fear. But in the end, a well-designed, professionally... more
Communications When having conversations with your financial reporting partners, does it sometimes feel like there is a communication barrier? Do your conversations seem... more
Finance, Tax and Accounting There is settling the equity award and then there is getting the reporting and withholding correct across the US and around the world. Join this panel of experts as they discuss the... more
Design and Strategy A global employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), operating across multiple countries and even continents, can be a key pillar in fostering an aligned company culture and having productive... more
Trending Now With huge shifts in the broader social justice agenda and no handy playbook to fall back on, what should companies be considering to ensure they stay ahead of the curve in the important... more
Design and Strategy Companies are becoming well acquainted with the benefits associated with having holding periods as a design feature of their LTI plans. While there are many benefits to granting equity... more
Finance, Tax and Accounting Whether you're a small private company or large multinational public company, equity offerings in the APAC countries can be tricky. Attend this session as the panelists tackle the most... more
Legal and Regulatory Joiners and leavers raise a number of practical and regulatory issues for companies when operating their equity plans globally. This experienced panel will discuss some of the... more
Program Management A multitude of factors determine the success of a complex M&A transaction. The project manager's role is to ensure the project is delivered on time, within budget and as expected by the... more
Trending Now It's fair to say that over the past year we have all experienced a period of significant change in just about every aspect of our lives. In the corporate world those changes can mean very... more
Design and Strategy We all know the key to the success of an employee stock participation plan is high participation. And the key to getting high participation is understanding what drives the participation... more
Trending Now 2020 and 2021 brought major changes to the daily work of equity compensation professionals. Market volatility created by the pandemic and other macroeconomic and social factors led... more
Finance, Tax and Accounting Everyone loves a good discount code, so we're here to share some discount codes for your equity awards! Equity awards are great, but the accounting charge is often higher than... more
Finance, Tax and Accounting Dealing with a mix of employee locations during a pandemic was nothing short of challenging as companies around the world moved to institute, at lightning speed, compensation policies... more
Legal and Regulatory Many companies operate stock plans of all shapes and sizes, all-employee or executive level, and global plans in particular pose significantly more challenges. Join this experienced... more
Data and Business Intelligence Join this panel of experts to learn the "ins and outs" of charitable donations of employee shares. Regardless of whether your company wants to focus on releasing value from forgotten... more
