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ARTICLE
9 June 2023
CEOS IN TECH: LEADING THE REMUNERATION RACE WITH 24% CAGR IN SWEDEN
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SOURCE: Merit 500

Sweden

 

The article examines the substantial growth in CEO remuneration within the technology sector in Sweden, driven by the industry's resilience during the pandemic and accelerated digital transformation. Analysis of CEO data from Swedish listed companies reveals a consistent annual growth rate of 24% in technology sector CEO remuneration, with factors such as market demand for tech talent and performance-linked pay contributing to their leading position in the remuneration race.

ARTICLE
2 June 2023
NETFLIX SHAREHOLDERS WITHHOLD SUPPORT FOR EXECUTIVE PAY PACKAGE
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SOURCE: Reuters

Global

The article discusses the recent vote by Netflix shareholders to withhold support for the company's executive pay package in response to the ongoing strike led by the Writers Guild of America West. The union argued that approving the pay package during the strike would be inappropriate, and this vote follows last year's low shareholder support for Netflix's executive compensation.

ARTICLE
2 June 2023
EQUITY COMPENSATION FOR START UPS
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SOURCE: Cake Equity

USA

This article provides an overview of equity compensation for startups, explaining how it aligns employee interests with the company and helps attract and retain talent. It covers various types of equity compensation plans, their benefits, and considerations, highlighting the importance of careful planning and expert guidance to create a suitable compensation package.

ARTICLE
31 May 2023
CEO'S GOT SMALLER RAISES. IT WOULD STILL TAKE A TYPICAL WORKER TWO LIFETIMES TO MAKE THEIR ANNUAL PAY
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SOURCE: Apnews.com

USA

 

The article discusses the relatively small growth in CEO pay for S&P 500 companies, highlighting the persistent pay gap between CEOs and workers. Despite the modest increase, CEO compensation remains significantly higher than that of typical workers, with potential steeper pay cuts expected in 2023 due to the stock market downturn.

ARTICLE
30 May 2023
EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLANS ARE AN OVERLOOKED TAX UNICORN
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SOURCE: Bloomberg Tax

USA

 

The article highlights the tax benefits of employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) for closely held companies, including capital gains tax mitigation, corporate income tax deductions, and increased after-tax cash flow. ESOPs also offer long-term employee benefits, stakeholder alignment, and continuity, making them advantageous, especially in high-tax states like California.

IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
25 May 2023, 2:30pm CEST
NETHERLANDS CHAPTER MEETING
netherlands meeting

SPEAKERS: Navjeet Rosenthal-Gill, PwC (NL), Fai Cheung, PwC (NL), Corien Dieterman, PwC (NL

Finance, tax and accounting
Netherlands

LINKING THE NEW OPTION REGIME WITH PERSONAL FINANCIAL FITNESS

A look at new tax rules in the Netherlands and the importance of equity in the broader well-being of employees.

Navjeet Rosenthal-Gill (PwC) will discuss the new Dutch wage tax rules for employee stock options, from both a national and an international perspective, and the financial decisions that employees have to make in respect of their stock options. Fai Cheung (PwC) will discuss the importance of financial education and provide further insights on how share-based incentive plans can help strengthen a person’s financial position in the long term, particularly in light of the new pension rules in the Netherlands. Finally, Corien Dieterman (PwC) will address the important role of equity as part of Total Reward.

 

AGENDA:
14.30 - 15.30:
Registration with tea and coffee
15.30 - 15.40: Opening remarks from GEO
15.40 - 16.00: Overview of new Dutch tax rules on stock options (Navjeet Rosenthal-Gill)
16.00 - 16.30: Importance of financial education and role of equity in long-term wealth creation (Fai Cheung)
16.30 - 17.00: Coffee break
17.30 - 17.30: Role of equity as part of total reward (Corien Dieterman)
17.30 - 19.00: Close by GEO and start of networking drinks

 

LOCATION:
PwC
Westgate 2 Building
Thomas R. Mathusstraat
1066 JR Amsterdam

There is no cost for this chapter meeting.  Both GEO members and non-members are welcome.  But registration is required. 

IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
24 May 2023, 3:45 - 7pm BST
UK AND CHANNEL ISLANDS CHAPTER MEETING
UK CI meeting
Workplace solutions
UK and Channel Islands

Please join the GEO UK community at this fun event; it’s your opportunity to get your hands dirty to support a great initiative, have some fun whilst networking and win points for the GEO UK leaderboard at our Quiz - as well as pick up some goodies!

GEO is the leading global share ownership community. In the UK, this community is enhanced by our supporters and every single individual who contributes to our regular chapter events by hosting, presenting or attending. During the global pandemic, the GEO UK community came together virtually to support each other and celebrate support for a range of charities close to our hearts.

Now that we can meet up again, we’re excited to launch a charitable and community support initiative. This May, we invite the GEO UK community to give back to our wider community by partnering with Whale and Dolphin conservation at a special event in London. We will be joining together to take part in a litter picking activity followed by a quiz, networking and drinks and we would love for you to join us.

Registration and bag drop will take place at the Square Pig 30-32 Procter Street, London WC1V 6NX for a 4pm start at Lincoln Inn Fields. Following the charity event, we will head back to the Square Pig.

NEWS
2 May 2023
CANADIAN EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP TRUST MODEL MISSING INCENTIVES FOR COMPANIES: EXPERT
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SOURCE: Benefitscanada.com

Legal and regulatory
Canada

As the Canadian government develops its legislation to permit employee ownership trusts, the fact that the proposed model doesn’t include incentives is a big blow to companies considering the option, according to one expert.

NEWS
26 April 2023
PAY EQUITY AUDITS FOR THE PAY TRANSPARENCY ERA
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SOURCE: Akerman.com

Trending now
USA

Pay equity audits can help employers evaluate and improve their pay practices to limit potential legal risks and address pay gaps, as well as comply with federal, state, or local guidelines. Conducting a self-audit can also be an affirmative defense against legal claims of pay inequities in some states, while minimizing potential risks associated with the audit process.

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