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    Offering to buy out or replace grants a prospective employee will forfeit upon resigning from their current employer is a very common practice. But you could be buying out another company’s poor pay practices.
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    5 Trends in Full Value Awards
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    July 9, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM (Pacific Daylight Time)

    Relative TSR remains the predominant performance metric in long-term incentive plans—but does it still align with your company’s goals? Take a deep dive into the pros and cons, design choices, and market data for TSR awards.
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