CEO Pay by the Numbers
CEO pay continues to be a highly scrutinized topic, especially in today's economic environment. We argue that when compensation programming is done correctly, a CEO's pay should be based on performance relative to his or her peers.
Read moreBackdating and Spring Loading Stock Options – The Dark Side
In the last year, numerous cases of backdating stock options have come to light. Apple has been the most high profile company to be embroiled in the scandal. Keith Kefgen looks at "What is backdating?"
Read moreAre Hoteliers Checking Out of the Boardroom?
Today’s public hotel companies are rarely led by executives that have grown up in the business. Is the need for hands-on hotel experience a thing of the past in the boardroom?
Read moreU.S. Gaming Company CEO/CFO Compensation Study 2007
Our annual study addresses trends in total compensation for two of the most senior positions at U.S. Gaming Companies.
Read moreThe Taxman Cometh
We question recent suggestions to increase taxes on the highest spending consumers in the U.S. Will such a revenue stream really help balance the country's massive budget deficit?
Read moreThe Economist Speaks and No One Should Listen
Should Congress Limit CEO Pay? Keith responds to the a NY Times article written by economist Robert Frank.
Read moreThe Art & Science of Hospitality
To be successful, today’s hospitality executive must be a service fanatic, marketing guru, Wall Street analyst, real estate appraiser and a first-rate coach. Keith Kefgen has some advice for aspiring leaders in hospitality.
Read moreSay on Pay: Real Bark or a Whimper?
Aethos™ looks at the Say on Pay bill passed in the United States - a real reform or just good politics?
Read moreNew Industry, Old Problems
While the Russian hotel industry certainly had a unique start, today it shares many of the problems with the rest of the world.
Read moreHotel CEO Turnover In 2009
Aethos™ reviews CEO turnover at the 50 largest hotel companies in the world.
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