Many leaders delved into human capital management (HCM) when the economy was booming, just before the Great Resignation. Boards and compensation committees worked to understand talent issues and make their companies more attractive, inclusive, and engaging.

Now that the labor market is shifting, HCM has become even more critical as companies navigate new market-related challenges. The issues are not abating, just evolving, as stakeholders press for more attention on employees. While many companies worked diligently on the symptoms, they may have missed some underlying nuances driving core HCM issues. Compensation committees now have an opportunity, if not an imperative, to step up oversight and partner with management on these complex talent issues. READ MORE