C.E.O. bonuses rose 46.4 percent at 100 big firms in 2004
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Chief Executive Officers bonuses are up by 46.4 percent to a median of $1.14 million, this is the largest percentage increase and highest level in the past 5 years. There is rising criticism of what some see as excessive compensation, particularly in cases where the companies performance doesn't keep pace.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2005
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Coke directors agree to give up pay if company misses earnings goals
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Coca-Cola Co. of the United States is planning to eliminate executive pay if financial targets are not met. The controversial plan in the past has had a tendency for executives to focus more on short-term gains and may be linked to fraud scandals as it compromises independence.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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U.S. firms urge weary employees to take a break
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US companies are developing ways to ensure that employees have evenings and weekends free from work-related issues, take their vacations and decrease their time spent in meetings.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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