A decade ago, equity compensation — paying employees with company stock — was a perk reserved solely for executives. The practice was largely deployed by companies as a way to optimize retention while keeping their balance sheets clean. Since then, equity compensation has expanded quickly. Within the next 10 years, it’s estimated that public... See more

Equity compensation offers the prospect of meaningful wealth to employees. However, tech workers should think of it as an investment, not a lottery ticket. For employees, this means considering risk, diversification, and taxes proactively. In turn, companies need to realize that the narrative of treating equity as a pledge of loyalty can ultimately... See more

Today, the financial infrastructure for employees paid in equity is nearly nonexistent. For those with little experience in the acronym-riddled realm of equity, the ins and outs of stock as compensation and its tax implications can be dauntingly complex.