The Rem.n Podcast

Simon Patterson

Simon Patterson is a managing director of Remuneration Associates (Rem.n) - a remuneration consultancy firm based in London. He is actively engaged as advisor to the remuneration committees of several FTSE 100 companies and consults widely on executive compensation, incentive compensation design, and performance measurement.

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Introducing our new series - Incentives for Growing Companies
Jun 20 2023
Introducing our new series - Incentives for Growing Companies
This is an introduction to an 'occasional series' about ten key Incentives for Growing Companies. Over the coming weeks we will release articles and podcasts on the following topics:1. Salary Benchmarking 2. Pay Equity Analysis 3. Flexible Remuneration Packages4. Performance-based Remuneration5. Legal and Tax Aspects of Compensation 6. Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) 7. Benefits Administration and Management 8. Creating a Culture of Recognition 9. Pension and Retirement Plans 10. Managing Compensation in Times of ChangeStay tuned!For more information visit our website https://remunerationassociates.com

Episodes

Are U.S. CEOs paid too much?
Sep 13 2023
Are U.S. CEOs paid too much?
The U.S. pays more for executive talent, so what? That’s quite a pill to swallow for the British because a great deal of effort has gone into controlling executive pay opportunity while ensuring it is strongly linked to performance.Headline figures for CEO pay amongst the largest and most successful U.S. corporations can be staggering.Average total compensation amongst U.S. CEOs is 4x the level for their UK equivalent [ISS themselves say that median total remuneration for CEOs in the S&P 500 rose 23% from 2018 to 2022, but over the same period FTSE100 equivalent pay went up a paltry 1.1%. Average pay of S&P 500 boss was $18.3m in 2021, nearly 4x more than that of FTSE 100 CEO at £4.26m].Ten years ago the difference was around 2xThis, despite the fact that short-term incentive pay for UK CEOs between 2004 and 2016 broadly doubled - for the same performanceYet despite all this it is not difficult to argue that U.S CEOs are ‘worth it’... Listen to find out why.For more information visit our website https://remunerationassociates.com
Incentives for Growing Companies Series Part 10: Managing Compensation in Times of Change
Aug 21 2023
Incentives for Growing Companies Series Part 10: Managing Compensation in Times of Change
Whether its scaling up, dealing with economic downturns or navigating M&A, its important to understand how to adapt your remuneration strategy in response to change(s).This is the final part of our 'occasional series' on ten key Incentives for Growing Companies. We will release articles and podcasts on the following topics:1. Salary Benchmarking 2. Pay Equity Analysis 3. Flexible Remuneration Packages4. Performance-based Remuneration5. Legal and Tax Aspects of Compensation 6. Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) 7. Benefits Administration and Management 8. Creating a Culture of Recognition 9. Pension and Retirement Plans 10. Managing Compensation in Times of ChangeThe whole series can be found here:https://remunerationassociates.com/knowledge-hub/incentives-for-growing-companiesFor more information visit our website https://remunerationassociates.com
Incentives for Growing Companies Series Part 9: Pension and Retirement Plans
Aug 18 2023
Incentives for Growing Companies Series Part 9: Pension and Retirement Plans
These examples represent some of the retirement savings options available for self-employed individuals and small business owners in the UK.This is part 9 of 10 of our 'occasional series' on ten key Incentives for Growing Companies. We will release articles and podcasts on the following topics:1. Salary Benchmarking 2. Pay Equity Analysis 3. Flexible Remuneration Packages4. Performance-based Remuneration5. Legal and Tax Aspects of Compensation 6. Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) 7. Benefits Administration and Management 8. Creating a Culture of Recognition 9. Pension and Retirement Plans 10. Managing Compensation in Times of ChangeStay tuned!For more information visit our website https://remunerationassociates.com
Incentives for Growing Companies Series Part 8: Creating a Culture of Recognition
Aug 17 2023
Incentives for Growing Companies Series Part 8: Creating a Culture of Recognition
Employees are your most valuable asset, so let’s make sure they feel valued and recognised. This, along with your strategy, should be at the centre of your pay policy.This is part 8 of 10 of our 'occasional series' on ten key Incentives for Growing Companies. We will release articles and podcasts on the following topics:1. Salary Benchmarking 2. Pay Equity Analysis 3. Flexible Remuneration Packages4. Performance-based Remuneration5. Legal and Tax Aspects of Compensation 6. Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) 7. Benefits Administration and Management 8. Creating a Culture of Recognition 9. Pension and Retirement Plans 10. Managing Compensation in Times of ChangeStay tuned!For more information visit our website https://remunerationassociates.com
Incentives for Growing Companies Series Part 7: Benefits Administration & Management
Aug 16 2023
Incentives for Growing Companies Series Part 7: Benefits Administration & Management
Is there a way to manage your benefits in a more cost effective and efficient way – find out more.This is part 7 of 10 of our 'occasional series' on ten key Incentives for Growing Companies. We will release articles and podcasts on the following topics:1. Salary Benchmarking 2. Pay Equity Analysis 3. Flexible Remuneration Packages4. Performance-based Remuneration5. Legal and Tax Aspects of Compensation 6. Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) 7. Benefits Administration and Management 8. Creating a Culture of Recognition 9. Pension and Retirement Plans 10. Managing Compensation in Times of ChangeStay tuned!For more information visit our website https://remunerationassociates.com
Incentives for Growing Companies Series Part 6: Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)
Aug 14 2023
Incentives for Growing Companies Series Part 6: Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)
ESOPs are a great form of variable compensation which can only be used in businesses of a certain size. We provide further information on how to set up and manage these plans in this podcast.This is part 6 of 10 of our 'occasional series' on ten key Incentives for Growing Companies. We will release articles and podcasts on the following topics:1. Salary Benchmarking 2. Pay Equity Analysis 3. Flexible Remuneration Packages4. Performance-based Remuneration5. Legal and Tax Aspects of Compensation 6. Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) 7. Benefits Administration and Management 8. Creating a Culture of Recognition 9. Pension and Retirement Plans 10. Managing Compensation in Times of ChangeStay tuned!For more information visit our website https://remunerationassociates.com
Incentives for Growing Companies Series Part 5: Legal and Tax Aspects of Compensation
Aug 8 2023
Incentives for Growing Companies Series Part 5: Legal and Tax Aspects of Compensation
Legal requirements are constantly evolving when it comes to employee pay – keep up to date with legal and tax implications of various compensation strategies here at Rem.n.This is part 5 of 10 of our 'occasional series' on ten key Incentives for Growing Companies. We will release articles and podcasts on the following topics:1. Salary Benchmarking 2. Pay Equity Analysis 3. Flexible Remuneration Packages4. Performance-based Remuneration5. Legal and Tax Aspects of Compensation 6. Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) 7. Benefits Administration and Management 8. Creating a Culture of Recognition 9. Pension and Retirement Plans 10. Managing Compensation in Times of ChangeStay tuned!For more information visit our website https://remunerationassociates.com
Incentives for Growing Companies Series Part 4: Performance-based Remuneration
Jul 18 2023
Incentives for Growing Companies Series Part 4: Performance-based Remuneration
The purpose of this talk is to say: Contrary to accepted myth (that all senior pay is a waste of shareholder money) we can demonstrate that well designed and well communicated plans work.This is part 4 of 10 of our 'occasional series' on ten key Incentives for Growing Companies. We will release articles and podcasts on the following topics:1. Salary Benchmarking 2. Pay Equity Analysis 3. Flexible Remuneration Packages4. Performance-based Remuneration5. Legal and Tax Aspects of Compensation 6. Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) 7. Benefits Administration and Management 8. Creating a Culture of Recognition 9. Pension and Retirement Plans 10. Managing Compensation in Times of ChangeStay tuned!For more information visit our website https://remunerationassociates.com
Incentives for Growing Companies Series Part 3: Flexible Remuneration Packages
Jul 11 2023
Incentives for Growing Companies Series Part 3: Flexible Remuneration Packages
The way people work has changed as a result of the pandemic – flexible working in some capacity is almost expected by employees. Check in to see how to develop flexible remuneration packages in line with market standards.This is part 3 of 10 of our 'occasional series' on ten key Incentives for Growing Companies. We will release articles and podcasts on the following topics:1. Salary Benchmarking 2. Pay Equity Analysis 3. Flexible Remuneration Packages4. Performance-based Remuneration5. Legal and Tax Aspects of Compensation 6. Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) 7. Benefits Administration and Management 8. Creating a Culture of Recognition 9. Pension and Retirement Plans 10. Managing Compensation in Times of ChangeStay tuned!For more information visit our website https://remunerationassociates.com
Incentives for Growing Companies Series Part 2: Pay Equity Analysis
Jul 3 2023
Incentives for Growing Companies Series Part 2: Pay Equity Analysis
How do pay packages at your company compare with the market, or with peers? Attract and retain talent by ensuring salaries and benefits are competitive.This is part 2 of 10 of our 'occasional series' on ten key Incentives for Growing Companies. We will release articles and podcasts on the following topics:1. Salary Benchmarking 2. Pay Equity Analysis 3. Flexible Remuneration Packages4. Performance-based Remuneration5. Legal and Tax Aspects of Compensation 6. Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) 7. Benefits Administration and Management 8. Creating a Culture of Recognition 9. Pension and Retirement Plans 10. Managing Compensation in Times of ChangeStay tuned!For more information visit our website https://remunerationassociates.com
Incentives for Growing Companies Series Part 1: Salary Benchmarking
Jun 30 2023
Incentives for Growing Companies Series Part 1: Salary Benchmarking
How do pay packages at your company compare with the market, or with peers? Attract and retain talent by ensuring salaries and benefits are competitive.This is part 1 of 10 of our 'occasional series' on ten key Incentives for Growing Companies. We will release articles and podcasts on the following topics:1. Salary Benchmarking 2. Pay Equity Analysis 3. Flexible Remuneration Packages4. Performance-based Remuneration5. Legal and Tax Aspects of Compensation 6. Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) 7. Benefits Administration and Management 8. Creating a Culture of Recognition 9. Pension and Retirement Plans 10. Managing Compensation in Times of ChangeStay tuned!For more information visit our website https://remunerationassociates.com
Introducing our new series - Incentives for Growing Companies
Jun 20 2023
Introducing our new series - Incentives for Growing Companies
This is an introduction to an 'occasional series' about ten key Incentives for Growing Companies. Over the coming weeks we will release articles and podcasts on the following topics:1. Salary Benchmarking 2. Pay Equity Analysis 3. Flexible Remuneration Packages4. Performance-based Remuneration5. Legal and Tax Aspects of Compensation 6. Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) 7. Benefits Administration and Management 8. Creating a Culture of Recognition 9. Pension and Retirement Plans 10. Managing Compensation in Times of ChangeStay tuned!For more information visit our website https://remunerationassociates.com
"What the heck is a NED?"
May 11 2023
"What the heck is a NED?"
I was training one of our junior members of staff, and she asked what a Non-Executive Director (NED) does, and why? I thought this question was worth addressing. There is a joke that goes something like this: "What is the difference between a non-executive director and a shopping trolley..." - listen to find out... and learn more…For more information visit our website https://remunerationassociates.com
The CEO Value Index - in response to the recent FT article on CEO pay
Apr 27 2023
The CEO Value Index - in response to the recent FT article on CEO pay
Exactly last week and the Financial Times has published an article by an experienced journalist entitled “Eye-popping executive pay rewards [are] luck, not managerial wizardry”. What do we think about this? Should CEOs earn what they do? and why?For more information visit our website https://remunerationassociates.com
Will millennials change executive pay?
Apr 13 2023
Will millennials change executive pay?
Happy Easter. You are more likely to have celebrated with a chocolate bunny than a visit to your local church. If you are less than 30 years old, you may not even know where that church is. Is the same true of capitalism? Are young people turning their backs on a system which has allocated resources better than any other throughout the last century? How about Executive Pay? What will young investors think of that? For more information visit our website https://remunerationassociates.com
Who we are Remuneration Associates
Mar 21 2023
Who we are Remuneration Associates
Just a brief introduction to who we are.For more information visit our website https://remunerationassociates.com