Equity - Shares (e.g., stock options or restricted stock units (RSUs) that represent employee ownership in the organization).
Equity compensation is the practice of granting partial ownership in a company to employees in exchange for work.
Equity compensation aligns the interests of employees with the goals of the company they work for and contributes to the creation of value for the company, for its customers, and for the employees who work to make it a success.
Type of Grants:
New Hire Grants - equity grants given to employees at the time of hiring
Refresh Grants - equity grants given to employees typically as part of a retention equity program and can be tied to performance and/or tenure.
Promotion Grants - equity grants given to employees for a promotion