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Preparing for the year ahead? Sequoia's Compensation Planning Checklist for 2025 is here to help. From defining your compensation philosophy to staying compliant with pay transparency laws, we go over everything HR and finance leaders need to align their strategies and start the year strong. Check out the blog: https://lnkd.in/dhQNK94t

2024 has been a challenging year for many companies. Balancing talent retention while conserving cash and equity has driven the need for more creative, data-driven compensation strategies.     To help you plan your compensation strategy effectively for 2025, we’ve just released Sequoia's 2025 Compensation & Equity Report. While the full report is exclusive to participants, we’re offering this Sneak Peek with key insights on: - Long- and short-term incentives  - Salary administration and increases  - Sales compensation  - Severance practices Check out the sneak peak of the report today: https://lnkd.in/e-7QMf6u

A strong compensation philosophy aligns how you attract, retain, and motivate talent with your business objectives. But as market dynamics shift, it needs to evolve too. Explore the essentials of a robust compensation philosophy and how to keep it relevant in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/dFTaa9hh

📣Sequoia clients: If you haven't had a chance to spin the Holiday Giving Wheel yet, there's still time: https://bit.ly/3Bbstic For #GivingTuesday, more than 2,000 of our clients and their employees spun the Holiday Giving Wheel and won money for charity, donating more than $40,000. Join us now: https://bit.ly/3Bbstic ✨For more fun and meaningful ways to make a difference, see here: https://bit.ly/4fdBuVy - Write a virtual letter to isolated senior citizens - Join a live, virtual volunteer event - Support acute needs of the world Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season!

Less than a week to register for our webinar, Preparing for Your IPO: The Essential Checklist for Leadership and the Board. Kyle Holm, Thomas E., and Emily Cervino, CEP will team up to provide you with an essential checklist of the proven “dos” and “don’ts” of pre-listing that guide a successful transformation of equity plans from private to public. Register for this Tuesday, December 17 webinar now: https://lnkd.in/egeDQBWu #IPO #publicoffering #public

We are thrilled to announce that Sequoia India has been officially certified as a Great Place To Work! 🌟 This certification by Great Place to Work® Institute (India) recognizes our commitment to creating a trusted, supportive, and innovative workplace culture. Trust isn't just a value for us—it’s the foundation of our team’s success and wellbeing. Join us in celebrating this milestone and learn more about our workplace culture here: https://lnkd.in/edyGTxVF. What aspects of workplace culture do you value the most? Let’s discuss in the comments! #GreatPlaceToWork #WorkplaceCulture

As we wrap up 2024, join Sequoia for a wellbeing webinar on December 11, “Year-End Reflections and Gratitude.” This month’s theme focuses on reflecting on the past year’s accomplishments and challenges, and practicing gratitude to enhance wellbeing, reduce stress, and build resilience. Expert Elaine Cohen will lead an interactive session on these mindfulness practices, providing valuable insights and practical exercises. Don’t miss this opportunity to wrap up the year on a positive note. Register now to secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/grySwUQT

With large companies such as Johnson & Johnson and Wells Fargo facing allegations of mismanaging health and pharmaceutical benefits, it’s important to take the right steps to protect your company. We are excited to share with you the results of our 2024 pharmacy compliance benchmarking survey: https://lnkd.in/gCZXeHRy This report provides key insights on actions you and your peers are taking to address fiduciary responsibility. Connect with a Sequoia advisor to learn how our pharmacy advisory team is integrated in our benefits services to create tailored solutions for you: https://lnkd.in/gcuasmiP

Unlock a new level of insight for your portfolio companies with Sequoia's Investor Portal! Designed specifically for VCs, this powerful tool helps you benchmark executive compensation and share critical market intelligence with your portcos. Join our live webinar on 12/10 for an exclusive walkthrough and discover how leading VCs are leveraging the platform to:  • Access top-tier executive comp and equity data from Sequoia and Carta  • Model and build cost-effective executive teams  • Connect with a dynamic community of fellow VCs Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your strategic edge. Reserve your spot today! https://lnkd.in/eXtzCZcB

Upcoming webinar alert, happening Tuesday, December 5 at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET Members from the Sequoia Comp Advisory team will spend 45 minutes walking you through best practices and 2025 insights for HR and Finance to factor into their annual planning process, including: - Aligning latest market benchmarks and company philosophy - Locking arms with finance on a fully baked budget - Weaving performance management into the process - Designing an effective framework for compensation changes (capturing salary adjustments, bonus payouts, and equity awards) Register for our “must see” webinar today: https://lnkd.in/ewMpZiHD #compplanning #annualplanning #compensation #webinar