essentials of Executive compensation

December 11 & 12, 8:30-2:00

Executive compensation is complex and extends beyond pay—it aligns leadership, strategy, and culture to drive organizational success. Balancing its intricacies and getting it right is crucial for motivating executives and achieving results. Understanding how executive compensation is determined and administered is vital for everyone involved, from leaders shaping strategic direction to analysts supporting informed decisions.

Essentials of Executive Compensation is an introductory course providing an overview of executive compensation philosophy, strategy and design. Led by experts, participants will gain practical knowledge to support their organization and executives effectively. This course was developed for professionals worldwide who are interested in learning about this specialized field or experienced leaders who want to contribute more effectively regarding executive compensation.  

What You Will Learn:

• The importance and history of executive compensation, and how design decisions can impact executive behavior, business performance and stakeholder relationships.
• How and when executive pay is reported and know how to read and understand a proxy statement.
• Who the key players in executive compensation are (executives, shareholders, boards and committees, proxy advisors, management teams, consultants, outside counsel, accounting and tax advisors) and how they interact with each other.
• The basic technical aspects of executive compensation (e.g., elements of pay, typical pay package designs) and how and why these may vary based on company, industry and business context.
• How corporate executive compensation teams are structured, what job responsibilities are and what skills are required at each level. 

Course Credits

WorldatWork Recertification

Course - 2.0 credits

CEUs

0.5 credits

HRCI Recertification

4.5 credits

SHRM Recertification

4.5 credits

How to Register

• Register Online

• Call 877-951-9191 or +1 480-922-2020 for a Customer Relationship Services Representative

• E-mail customerrelations@worldatwork.org

The instructor has been given the 2024- Health and Safety for Onsite Courses.pdf protocols. Please review prior to your arrival.

Course Instructor

Phillip Pennell

Phillip Pennell joined Semler Brossy in July 2016. He has worked with boards and management teams at public and private companies across a wide range of industries, with a particular focus on incentive program design, turnarounds, and activist investors. Phillip has a BA from Claremont McKenna College.