Executive compensation 

ISS will stop considering gender and racial diversity in director vote recommendations for US companies starting Feb. 25, 2025, citing legal changes.

The article emphasizes the importance of a strategic, storytelling approach in Compensation Discussion & Analysis to engage stakeholders effectively.

The ARPA expands the $1M compensation cap to five more employees in 2027, urging firms to assess tracking systems and consider payment acceleration.

This article provides ten key action items to guide compensation committees and HR departments in effectively fulfilling their roles and responsibilities heading into 2025.