Legal/Regulatory Although most global travel is currently on hold, we invite you to join our esteemed panel on a virtual tour around the world, stopping at various countries to a learn... more
Executive Pay Many large US and UK companies have this year embraced a broader view of why they exist, not just for a financial return to shareholders, but to focus on sustainable value... more
Trending Now Join this lively foursome as they share their advice on best and emerging practices in equity compensation as well as deliver thoughts and insights on issues that lie ahead... more
Communications The latest research on employee financial health finds widespread evidence of financial fragility. 58% of employees surveyed cite finances as their greatest source of stress... more
Trending Now Information and data are critical in today’s highly competitive, fast-paced business environment. Understanding the available data regarding your executives and shareholders... more
Executive Pay A recent academic study calculated the exact amount of wind drag in every position of a traditional cycling peloton. Geese fly in a V formation, and fish swim in schools to help... more
Program Management We are saddened not to be able to meet together in Nashville this year, but we wanted to bring a taste of our hometown to you virtually. So, switch out your cowboy boots... more
Design and Strategy Companies often search for simplicity in their plan design with one global plan for all their participants. Free shares and RSUs are straight-forward enough, however, in real life... more
Design and Strategy Many companies grant equity to help with the retention of talent. Attend this session to look at a risk retention model to evaluate certain data points for your equity program... more
Design and Strategy This session will walk through International Paper Company’s and Signify N.V.'s recent redesigns of their LTI programs. The focus will be on helping the attendees... more
Legal/Regulatory Join this information-packed presentation to hear about the most significant challenges this team has faced while dealing with global equity plans in the context of... more
Communications Equity programs are often lost in translation. Whether it’s through complexity or legalities, equity can become as complex as a foreign language and when this... more
Program Management Join this session to learn the key findings from the survey undertaken by WorldatWork and Computershare on actions that employers are taking to address the financial wellbeing... more
Trending Now A handful of companies are exploring high upside performance awards, often called Value Creation Awards. These awards set rigorous operational and/or stock price goals that... more
Finance, Tax & Accounting Performing reconciliations to ensure that your equity data ties to your corporate systems is a critical, and often burdensome process. Valuable time is spent downloading... more
Design and Strategy One of the biggest problems with equity compensation is the lack of understanding and appreciation by participants. Companies spend millions of dollars and countless... more
Program Management After an extremely successful session at last year’s annual conference, which has been much talked about since, these panelists are back with a not-to-be-missed Part 2 therapy... more
Executive Pay Improperly designed compensation programs, policies, and practices can have a significant adverse effect on your company. Join this session and hear how global organizations... more
Communications The realization of the desired outcomes of employee share ownership programs such as enhanced commitment, productivity and retention of employees, and prevention of... more
Finance, Tax & Accounting This panel of industry equity experts will update you on accounting guidance changes, the latest on tax accounting, and news from the auditors, and will provide you with the... more
Trending Now As organizations compete for talent by touting purpose, workforce experience, career growth and fulfillment, and a wide variety of development programs, one critical component... more
Finance, Tax & Accounting We live in an increasingly mobile world (or maybe only pre COVID-19!), where the boundaries of today’s workplace continue to test the demands of all types of companies–from... more
Communications Join this session to put your equity and communications knowledge to the test! Attendees will be tested on their communication skills in a session to help improve equity... more
Design and Strategy Composing a new plan, or jazzing up an existing one? Don’t stick to the same old playlist. Keeping competitive in today’s talent market is a growing concern, and often offering an... more
Legal/Regulatory Join us on a world tour where we discuss all things global, covering some of the key developments in the world of share plans, as well as looking at vital global plan design decisions... more
Trending Now Join this session to hear highlights and key observations from EY’s 2020 Global Share Plan Survey, detailing practices from multinational corporations in various sectors and in all... more
Program Management Offering a stock plan globally means exposure to a variety of foreign currency issues such as volatile exchange rates and difficult exchange control laws, which ultimately... more
Legal/Regulatory Get up-to-date on Section 16 and Rule 144 requirements, including requirements that apply to non-U.S. plans and Section 16 officers outside the United States. This panel... more
Finance, Tax & Accounting Would more effective forecasting of equity awards benefit your company? Do you want to better budget and forecast, but are not sure where to begin? Then join this panel for... more
Trending Now The future of ESPPs is now! Join this panel to learn about a new innovative plan design that enables participants to purchase ESPP shares with limited payroll deductions... more
Program Management Join this masterclass in all things “all-employee” from a panel of global professionals who are passionate about employee share ownership and have a vast amount of insight... more
Design and Strategy Designing incentive compensation plans without understanding how human beings make decisions and what motivates (and demotivates) employees and executives can... more
Trending Now At the start of 2020, gender pay equity was a “hot topic” globally, with significant gaps, but real momentum behind it. Then COVID-19 hit. The economic impact of this global... more
Program Management Distilling an equity program down to its component parts can help you refocus your efforts and your motivation, and this panel of experts is here to help you do just that. The five... more
Program Management Join in as these equity, payroll, and mobility experts play their songs about migrating to a new HRIS or payroll system and how they managed to harmonize this change with... more
Design and Strategy This panel discussion will address the unique challenges and goals associated with offering broad-based equity and will look at how equity has enhanced the employment... more
Executive Pay Equity grants are primarily used for retention and motivation of critical employees, but in the current economic environment, depressed stock prices and lower LTI payouts impact... more
Program Management With the ever-increasing spotlight on employment taxes and governments trying to pull in all the cash they can, it has become more important than ever that equity teams and... more
Legal/Regulatory Come to this session to hear about breaking news: France is stable, France is easy to understand, and France is willing to provide great efficiency and a good understanding... more
Finance, Tax & Accounting Join this panel as they discuss Microsoft’s approach to address cross border tax and payroll requirements. Topics covered during the session will include the compliance... more
Trending Now ESPPs are a favorite way to share ownership on a broad basis and provide a great benefit to employees. In the US, the almighty Section 423 tempts most issuers with the... more
Legal/Regulatory Join this session for a laser-like focus on up-to-the-minute employment-related issues that arise in the context of global equity plans. Learn how these pesky details can have... more
Communications Join this panel for a look at how to communicate with a global base, as well as the challenges associated with making it relevant to each participant. The panelists will... more
Trending Now Why have US companies long stuck to the same tune of IRC Section 423 Qualified Plans? Sure, it provides a framework for a potentially successful program, but are the tax... more
Design and Strategy Following a successful debut at GEO’s 2019 GEO Americas Regional Conference, this session is back by popular demand! This team of nimble presenters will provide the... more
Program Management Changing providers can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be! Attend this session to learn more about how to have a seamless transition. The expert panelists will discuss... more
Communications How do companies get their employees to realize the value of their equity? Join these this panel of experts in a discussion on the most effective methods of global... more
Finance, Tax & Accounting Mobile employee populations come in all shapes and sizes, and each organization will require a flexible approach. In this session we will share Pinterest and DoorDash’s... more
Legal/Regulatory Companies often state that a participant’s rights or entitlements under a share plan are at the company’s discretion. However, the law places various controls on the... more
Trending Now Autobots and Decepticons? Maybe not, but bots, automation and choosing the right technology is part of the HR transformation journey that many companies have undertaken... more
Communications This session will discuss how developing a specialized and focused employee offering can reap rewards in terms of engagement. Join us to explore the benefits of... more
Legal/Regulatory Corporate transactions, especially ones with cross-border implications, can be extremely stressful and harrowing for everyone involved. This panel will teach you how to keep calm... 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... more
Program Management Join this panel discussion on how companies are managing their global employee equity plans differently in light of current trends and the workforce of the future... more
Trending Now What type of compensation experience are you creating? Does anyone come out of an annual compensation cycle happy? Does once a year work for everyone? Does an annual... more
Design and Strategy Governments and the public are calling for transparency; this has made it apparent that there is unintentional, purposeful, and institutionalized bias everywhere. As an industry... more
Program Management No need to medicate! Instead, just join our panel to discuss what to focus on to alleviate pain points and optimize your global stock administration. We will focus on the areas that... more
Program Management Processing retirement eligibility events can be challenging for everyone involved: it’s an administrative burden on stock plan teams, and incredibly confusing to participants... more
Design and Strategy It’s been nearly a decade since Total Shareholder Return (TSR) rose to prominence as a favorite metric of companies and shareholders alike. A lot has changed over the years... more
Legal/Regulatory This session will look at the current media, political, and corporate governance focus on employee engagement. In particular, this panel of experienced practitioners... more
Trending Now Who doesn't love a choice? As COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the world in 2020, now it’s more important than ever for companies to provide their employees with flexibility... more
Design and Strategy In October 2018, Amazon senior management tasked Amazon’s stock department with designing and implementing an affordable, but simple stock purchase plan for eligible... more
