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Headhunters rejoice after Fidelity axes invincible (but expensive) executive bonus program to more narrowly focus rewards on productivity and execution

Watchers of the Boston-based firm presume CEO Abby Johnson's play connects to revenue hits from 'zero' programs but also a strategic rethinking of how to unify the company silos and motivate managers with a more merit-based system

Author By Lisa Shidler January 13, 2020 at 6:59 PM
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Fidelity CEO Abigail Johnson is delivering a blow to a pillar of her father's old system of hiring and retention, sources say.

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