Executive Compensation
Results of the world's most comprehensive study on equity-based compensation and employee participation
Sustainability increasingly important for equity-based compensation
With the Global Equity Insights Survey (GEIS) 2023, the hkp/// group publishes the world's leading study on current market practice in share-based compensation and employee participation for the eleventh time. read more ...
An article by Phil Johnson and Tara Tays from Pay Governance
The Intersection Of ESG And Executive Incentive Plans
More and more companies are integrating ESG goals into executive incentive plans. Phil Johnson and Tara Tays from Pay Governance, our partner for North America and Asia, report on how this is being done in a compact article. read more ...
An interview with Barry Kitz and David Voggeser
Long-term Incentives in times of economic crisis
Multi-year share-based variable compensation is facing key challenges in the wake of multiple crisis. Barry Kitz and David Voggeser discuss options for action in times of economic uncertainty. read more ...
John Pfeiffer and Verena Vandervelt interviewed by hkp.com
Job evaluation: Agility – a driving force of innovation
hkp// group Senior Directors John Pfeiffer and Verena Vandervelt on innovative and field-tested approaches to grading/job evaluation under dynamic conditions. read more ...
Human Capital Management will soon be impacting the entire corporate landscape
HCM: By no means a fad
Human Capital Management and ESG as focus topics of the DGFP network meeting on September 8, 2022. read more ...
hkp/// group Workforce Insights Snippets, Part 4
Organizational benchmarks - executive resources in different functional families
How does the number of executives at different value levels develop in different function families? Compensation experts Verena Vandervelt and Sabrina Müsel provide answers. read more ...
hkp/// group Workforce Insights Snippets, Part 3
Development of employee numbers and executive headcount at major German companies
How is the relationship between managers and employees evolving in times of transformation? In part 3 of the hkp/// group Workforce & Compensation Insights, experts Jennifer S. Schulz and Sabrina Müsel provide answers. read more ...
Frank Gierschmann and David Voggeser interviewed by hkp.com
Employee retention - a major challenge throughout the world
The USA is experiencing one of the largest waves of resignations ever. hkp/// group experts Frank Gierschmann and David Voggeser explain what exactly this is all about and how it relates to the German-speaking market. read more ...
Carsten Schlichting and David Voggeser interviewed by hkp.com
Grading needs governance – and not at corporates
In times of increasing agility and internationality, central governance is needed in the evaluation of positions and functions. Carsten Schlichting and David Voggeser in conversation. read more ...
A viewpoint by Pay Governance, strategic hkp/// group Alliance Partner North America and Asia
IPO Readiness: To Dos for Board and Compensation Committees
An IPO concerns the core areas of a company. In addition to aspects such as incentives for executives, there are other tasks and governance issues for the management. read more ...
Carsten Schlichting and David Voggeser interviewed by hkp.com
Rising inflation – implications for compensation?
The topic of inflation is once again moving into the public focus. But what does this mean for compensation and potential salary adjustments? hkp.com spoke with hkp//group experts Carsten Schlichting and David Voggeser. read more ...
hkp/// group experts David Voggeser and Jonas Friedrich interviewed by hkp.com
Company car regulations in an era of electromobility and working from home
For the topic of company cars and mobility in the workplace, the past year was special due to increasing electromobility and home office, among other things. A conversation with hkp/// group experts Jonas Friedrich and David Voggeser. read more ...
Press release on the hkp/// group study Grading during Transformation 2021
Grading as a strategic tool
Grading during Transformation 2021, a cross-industry study by consultancy firm hkp/// group, shows a clear shift in the design, use and spread of job grading. read more ...
An interview with Verena Vandervelt and David Voggeser
hkp/// group Top Management Survey – more than just a compensation survey
hkp/// group's Top Management Survey developed into an essential tool for HR and compensation in MDAX and similarly sized non-listed companies. Verena Vandervelt and David Voggeser explain why. read more ...
Global Equity Insights Survey 2021 provides latest insights on global market practice of equity-based compensation
Equity-based compensation trends reflect global challenges
Equal Pay is top priority, say-on-pay votes also affect equity-based compensation, COVID-19 viewed as one-off exogenic shock: Global Equity Insights Survey 2021 provides insights on global market practice of equity-based compensation. read more ...
The most comprehensive analyses of worldwide market practice of equity-based compensation
Global Equity Insights Survey 2021
Volatile markets, external forces and global shocks have significantly influenced equity programs over the past year, according to the ninth edition of the Global Equity Insights Survey. Check out the study flyer for insights. read more ...
hkp.com im Interview mit Henrike von Platen und Jennifer S. Schulz
Fair pay: Societal change is needed
Das Entgelttransparenzgesetz wird vier Jahre alt. Hat es eingelöst, was sich die Verfasserinnen und Verfasser versprochen haben? Henrike von Platen, Fair Pay Innovation Lab, und Vergütungsexpertin Jennifer S. Schulz im Interview. read more ...
The next generation of internal talent is joining the executive board of the international HR management consultancy
hkp/// group acclaims three new partners: Nina Grochowitzki, Dr. Pia Lünstroth, and David Voggeser
With Nina Grochowitzki, Dr. Pia Lünstroth, and David Voggeser, the hkp/// group is welcoming three new members to its circle of partners. All three consultants have been on board since the founding of the consultancy in 2011. read more ...
2021 conclusions from the Global ExecuNet (GEN) survey
Drivers of executive compensation worldwide
For the tenth year in a row, hkp/// group has examined Top Executive compensation in a global context. This article provides insights in a 2021 special analysis on drivers of executive compensation in selected countries worldwide. read more ...
Institutional investors are increasingly focusing on ESG (environmental, social, governance) issues - HCM aspects are being prioritized more than ever
Investors’ focus on Human Capital Management – opportunity for HR
At first, the investors' focus was on financials, then governance issues played a key role, followed by a broader view on sustainability. In the meantime, human capital management (HCM) issues are being prioritized more strongly. read more ...
A birthday letter from Michael H. Kramarsch
#10YearsForward: Shaping a better future together!
The hkp/// group celebrates its 10th birthday in 2021 - 10 years of commitment to a better, future-proof working world, in short: #10yearsforward. Founder and Managing Partner Michael H. Kramarsch looks ahead to the year of hope. read more ...
hkp/// group Expert Interview
Don’t let your remuneration policy ruin your IPO
A lot of preparatory work is needed for a successful IPO. In an interview with hkp.com, hkp// group experts Petra Knab-Hägele and Dr. Jan Dörrwächter explain which measures are important in HR and compensation. read more ...
hkp/// group experts Isabel Jahn and Petra Knab-Hägele interviewed by hkp.com
IVV 4.0 – What lies ahead for German institutions
The consultation draft for the new version of the Remuneration Ordinance for Institutions (IVV 4.0) preoccupies HR managers in financial institutions. hkp.com talks with Isabel Jahn and Petra Knab-Hägele about the upcoming changes. read more ...
Viktoria Jahn and Petra Knab-Hägele interviewed by hkp.com
Corporate start-ups: Combining the best of both worlds doesn’t work
More and more established companies are founding or buying start-ups. hkp/// group experts Viktoria Jahn and Petra Knab-Hägele explain, how these corporate start-ups are organizationally linked and how they compensate. read more ...
Results of the hkp/// group study "Pay for Pioneers 2020 – Organization & Compensation in Corporate Start-ups"
Corporate start-ups: fewer compromises, more success
The hkp/// group study "Pay for Pioneers" has investigated the organizational integration of and compensation systems in corporate start-ups in Germany and highlights key aspects for the success of these projects. read more ...
David Voggeser & Leon Jacob interviewed by hkp.com
Retain for Success: Employee retention for the upswing
In an interview with hkp.com, the hkp/// group experts David Voggeser and Leon Jacob report on the balancing act of having to build up and reduce staff at the same time - and, above all, to retain employees who are critical to success. read more ...
Results of the Global Equity Insights Survey 2020
Strong tool in times of uncertainty: Equity-based compensation
Ownership and employee engagement are the key objectives of equity-based compensation for companies worldwide, according to the recent Global Equity Insights Survey from the management consultancy hkp/// group. read more ...
International HR and compensation expert strengthens the executive compensation business
John Pfeiffer new Senior Manager at hkp/// group
Beginning January 1, 2020, John Pfeffer joins hkp/// group as new Senior Manager. The international HR and compensation expert with experience in the raw materials and energy sector strengthens the executive compensation business. read more ...
Focus France: CEO compensation in Europe
CEO compensation levels in French CAC 40 companies have recorded a growth rate of 13.8% since 2017 – yet mainly due to changes in the index composition read more ...
The former hkp/// group Senior Partner Joachim Kayser interviewed by hkp.com
For more sustainability in compensation
Real estate is facing major challenges in a wide variety of different ways. A discussion with industry expert and former hkp/// group Senior Partner Joachim Kayser on backgrounds, solutions and the action that needs to be taken. read more ...
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Pay for Pioneers – Start-up Compensation Survey 2.0
How does attractive compensation look like in start-ups? This is the key question hkp/// group's start-up study deals with for the second time. Participate now and benefit from exclusive market insights! read more ...
hkp/// group compensation experts Jennifer S. Schulz and Sabrina Müsel interviewed by hkp.com
Identifying and eliminating the gender pay gap
Many companies have put their compensation levels and processes to the cross-gender fairness test. hkp.com talked to hkp/// group experts Jennifer S. Schulz and Sabrina Müsel. read more ...
hkp.com interviewing Dr. Christine Abel and Petra Knab-Hägele
Grading: Renaissance in difficult times
Many companies consider cost-cutting measures. At the same time, the demand for job evaluation and grading projects is increasing. hkp.com talks to hkp/// group experts Petra Knab-Hägele and Verena Vandervelt. read more ...
David Voggeser and Florian Hauser interviewed by hkp.com
Miracle Cure Spot Bonuses?
Many companies cut the link between individual performance and variable compensation and instead use spot bonuses for individual differentiation. David Voggeser and Florian Hauser on advantages and disadvantages of this instrument. read more ...
Results of the Global Equity Insights Survey 2019
Entrepreneurship driven by equity-based compensation
Entrepreneurship and ownership are the key objectives of equity-based compensation for companies worldwide, according to the recent Global Equity Insights Survey from the management consultancy hkp/// group. read more ...
hkp.com talks with Martina Schüpbach and Johanna Rewald
Transparency as an opportunity!
In times of digitalization, company data transparency and its significance for talent and compensation management is also an issue undergoing changes. Companies should approach the topic with a critical but proactive eye. read more ...
hkp.com speaks to Dr. Harriet Sebald and Joachim Kayser
This Side of Utopia: Performance Management and Reward
Performance management and how it impacts the way companies pay and develop executives and employees continues to be a topic that dominates the HR agenda. An interview on current trends and their impact. read more ...
David Voggeser and Andrew Thain interviewed by hkp.com
Current Market Practice on Equity-based Compensation
In 2019, hkp/// group and the Global Equity Organization once again conduct the Global Equity Insights study - the biggest research on global market practices regarding equity-based compensation. read more ...
Equity driving performance and ownership culture
Equity-based compensation drives company performance
Companies take strong measures to develop a corporate equity culture. Results from the recent Global Equity Insights Survey. The hkp///group study is conducted in cooperation with the Global Equity Organization GEO read more ...
Employee participation as hkp/// group focus
Commitment to employee participation rewarded
Siemens, Equatex and hkp/// group receive Star Award of the Global Equity Organization GEO in Orlando. Commitment to employee equity-based participation in Germany rewarded. read more ...
Verena Vandervelt and David Voggeser interviewed by hkp.com
Simple doesn't necessarily mean bad
For more and more HR departments, grading systems are becoming a matter of top priority – partly because of legal pressure to ensure transparency over pay, and partly as a prerequisite for dynamic, business-oriented HR management. read more ...
David Voggeser and Andrew Thain interviewed by hkp.com
Equity-based compensation works
Equity-based compensation works - this is the major conclusion of the Global Equity Insights Survey 2017, an annual analysis of international market practice in the area of equity-based compensation. read more ...
Carsten Schlichting and David Voggeser interviewed by hkp.com
Grading as enabler for compensation transparency
How grading or job evaluation systems can help to fulfill employees’ right on information under the new Pay Transparency Act. hkp.com spoke to hkp/// group experts Carsten Schlichting and David Voggeser. read more ...
hkp.com spoke to Isabel Jahn and David Voggeser
Greater Transparency for greater Wage Equality
What should companies be doing to achieve greater equality of salaries and income for men and women in light of the new draft legislation from the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth? read more ...
On-Site-Support: Case Study Global variable Compensation
Designing and Implementing a Global System of variable Compensation
Case study on hkp/// group's on-site support revising the system of variable compensation and related performance management processes for executives of a global tech company, introducing a new level of professionalism. read more ...
hkp.com interview with Carsten Schlichting and David Voggeser
Putting company car policies to the test
Company cars are highly desired status symbols for non-tariff employees. However, changing employee preferences, technological advance and greater environmental awareness mean that companies need to take action in this area. read more ...
Interview with the hkp/// group sales compensation experts David Voggeser and John Pfeiffer
Über den vermeintlichen Vorteil unlimitierter Vertriebsprovisionen
In Aussicht gestelltes Geld wirkt positiv verhaltensstimulierend! Einblicke in Kernfragen von Führung und Vergütung im Vertrieb. read more ...
Carsten Schlichting and David Voggeser on compensation benchmarks
Management information, not data salad
Offering a competitive total compensation package is a key factor in attracting and retaining talented individuals for critical roles in companies. Firms need an overview of the compensation situation in their specific industry. read more ...
hkp/// group Interview
Sales compensation should reward actual sales success
Challenges of developing effective sales compensation systems, in particular using hard and soft business targets. read more ...
Personnel Support and Interim Management
On-Site-Support
Whether you a need an experienced senior manager to take charge of your HR department or a team of young consultants to help you implement a new HR tool, we have the right solution for you. read more ...
Carsten Schlichting and David Voggeser interviewed by hkp.com
Company cars: Driving e-mobility?
Germans have long been fascinated by automobiles – cars in general, and company cars in particular. But is that still the case today? hkp/// group experts Carsten Schlichting and David Voggeser on changes in company car regulations. read more ...
New Partner at hkp/// group
Carsten Schlichting joins hkp///
Bei hkp/// tritt mit Carsten Schlichting zum Juni 2012 ein ausgewiesener Experte für das Talent- und Performance Management sowie für Aspekte des HR-Managements im Mittelstand als neuer Partner ein. read more ...
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From compliance to business impact – ESG in HR Management (Part 3)
ESG & Employer Branding: The impact of corporate ESG dedication on an employer’s brand - that is the title of the final session of the three-part Business Breakfast series by Effectory & hkp///group in Amsterdam.
07. June 2024, Amsterdam
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