This article explains why investors need to take a closer look at compensation committee reports. It highlights common shortcomings and proposes ways that companies and shareholders can improve the way they determine top management’s remuneration.

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Charles Cotton, Research and Policy Adviser, Performance and Reward

Charles has recently led research into the business case for pensions, how front line managers make and communicate reward decisions, and managing reward risks, as well as the creation of a good practice guide on the annual pay review process. He is also responsible for the CIPD’s public policy work in the area of reward and is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD.

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