FEI Weekly

April 22, 2019

How to retain employees by offering what other businesses don't, Abigail Disney calls CEO pay 'insane.'

Abigail Disney Says CEO Pay is 'Insane'

Fast Company

In 2018, Disney CEO Bob Iger's total compensation increased 80% to hit $65.6 million. or Abigail Disney, granddaughter of Disney cofounder Roy Disney, that level of pay is “insane.” Moreover, she says, executive pay at that level has “had a corrosive effect on society.” Disney says the increase in Iger’s 2018 compensation was tied to performance and a stock grant connected with Disney’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox.

Retain Employees By Offering What Other Businesses Don't

Forbes

Big corporations can afford to give higher salaries, bigger bonuses, and better insurance benefits. But small companies can focus on benefits like job flexibility, paid vacation days, and paid sick leave. Give employees more leadership and capitalize on what can truly set your small business apart—treat your employees like family.

Improve Post-Deal Performance

MIT Sloan

Turnaround acquisitions make up roughly half of all M&A deals. Unfortunately, only about 1 in 4 turnaround programs leads to long-term improvements in performance. According to MIT Sloan, a high investment in R&D, long-term orientation, a well-defined purpose, sufficient investment in transformation, ambitious synergy targets, and a willingness to act quickly are all factors that can improve post-deal performance.

New Charges for Ghosn 

CNBC

Japanese prosecutors indicted Carlos Ghosn today on another charge of aggravated breach of trust, the fourth charge against the former Nissan Motor chairman. Ghosn has denied all four of his charges, which include understating his income, and said he is the victim of a boardroom coup.

5 Tips for Tackling Your To-Do List

Glassdoor

When your to-do list gets too long, here are five ways you can tackle your to-do list and relieve stress while maintaining work satisfaction. Respect your time, eliminate distractions, set boundaries by embracing the word 'no,' limit meetings, and prioritize tasks with your superior.