Rare Earth, Rare Compensation
Thanks to the combined effects of trade wars and the advent of A.I., market interest in rare earth mineral and mining companies has hit a crescendo over the last two years. From AI resource demand, tariff effects on supply chains, to government investments, the attention given to these companies has been warranted. The increased demand, […]
ISS Finalizes Policy Changes for 2026
ISS 2026 Compensation Benchmark Policy Changes: What Boards Need to Know On November 25, 2025, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) released its final 2026 U.S. benchmark voting policy updates (Americas region), effective for shareholder meetings on or after February 1, 2026. The revisions introduce several changes to how ISS will evaluate executive and director compensation programs […]
2025 ISS Policy Survey: Key Takeaways for Public Companies
2025 ISS Benchmark Policy Survey – Initial Findings Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”), the global proxy advisor, recently released the results of its 2025 Global Benchmark Policy Survey. Zayla reviewed the results and has summarized key observations that may be meaningful for our clients going forward. If you have questions on any of the updates, please don’t […]
2026 Proxy Policy Pulse: A Glance at Glass Lewis Changes
Glass Lewis Pay-For-Performance Overhaul Glass Lewis has announced a significant overhaul of its Pay-for-Performance (P4P) model, set to take effect for shareholder meetings beginning in 2026. First disclosed in early summer 2025, these changes mark a substantial shift in how executive compensation alignment is evaluated. In anticipation of the new framework, Zayla has prepared a […]
How to Design Effective Annual Incentive Plans
At Zayla, we believe variable pay programs are essential tools for aligning a portion of employee compensation with organizational and individual performance. When thoughtfully structured, they help to motivate employees, drive business results, and retain top talent by linking pay to near-term performance outcomes. This is why understanding the key components and market best practices […]
Navigating Tariffs, Economic Uncertainty, and Market Volatility in 2025
Avoiding Compensation Whiplash in 2025 In today’s volatile market, businesses are grappling with unprecedented challenges that are affecting businesses at nearly every level – including one of the largest company investments and expenses: compensation. From tariffs and geopolitical risks to labor market shifts, inflation, and stock market volatility, companies are experiencing what can be termed […]