Current Surveys
Listed below are the surveys that we are currently conducting. If you would like to participate in a current survey, please click on the link to view and/or download the survey questionnaire. Instructions for submitting your information are contained in the questionnaire. From time to time, we may not be actively conducting a survey.
The 2008 Executive Compensation Survey Questionnaire for Hospitals and Systems
The 2007 Executive Compensation Survey Questionnaire for Colleges and Universities
Overview of Surveys
We conduct several surveys each year that provide valuable governance information for our clients, such as the Executive Compensation Surveys we administer. One is a regional survey for Hospitals and Healthcare Systems and the other is a national survey for private Colleges and Universities. These surveys cover the compensation and benefits of several executive management positions, including the CEO/President.
Learn more about the Executive Compensation survey for Hospitals and Systems.
Learn more about the Executive Compensation survey for Colleges and Universities.
Our response rates are one of the highest in the country. This allows us to provide accurate documentation to our clients so they can meet compliance and competitive requirements. We also supplement our market analysis with other public data.
How to Participate in the Executive Compensation Surveys
Our Hospital and Healthcare System Executive Compensation survey is conducted in the winter of each year. Hospitals and Healthcare Systems located on the east coast from Maine to Florida, along with Ohio, Indiana and West Virginia are invited to participate. All participants receive a complimentary copy of the survey results.
Learn more about the survey results for Hospitals and Systems.
Our Higher Education Executive Compensation survey is conducted in the fall each year. Private Colleges and Universities throughout the country are invited to participate. All participants receive a complimentary copy of the survey results.
Learn more about the survey results for Colleges and Universities.
If you would like to participate in one of our surveys, please click on the appropriate link in the above “Current Surveys” section.
Client Reports
Institutions that elect to hire Yaffe & Company, Inc. for their Executive Compensation and Board Governance needs will receive expert personal service. We utilize a strategic and customized approach that:
- Ensures that your institution has a written compensation philosophy and that the process for reviewing compensation is adequately documented, including the use of appropriate comparability data. The goal is for your institution to have a competitive compensation philosophy while meeting the various regulatory requirements.
- Assists Board members in reviewing their personal situation to be sure that they are free from any conflict of interest. We can also properly account for conflicts, should there be any identified.
- Provides the Board with performance evaluation criteria that can be measured and used as a discussion tool. This allows both the CEO and the Board to be very clear on expectations and desired results.
- Uses comparative survey data to review the compensation of your CEO and other executives to that of peer institutions. Variable pay and deferred compensation opportunities are also reviewed. This information, along with the overall compensation philosophy of your institution can be used to properly document the current compensation and any proposed changes.
- Complies with all IRS and other requirements for independence, accountability, disclosure and documentation. Consequently, executives are compensated competitively, and trustees can be secure in knowing that all regulatory requirements have been met.
In today's competitive environment, management compensation should align with achieving the institution's mission and carrying out its strategic plan. Our process allows trustees to make their views known on topics such as; leadership, strategic vision, staff relations, organizational development and community relations on a confidential basis.