The Journey of Equity Sharing Equity sharing is a journey, not a destination. It is an ongoing process. It evolves along with a company's leadership, ownership structure and strategic objectives. It plays different roles at different points in a company's life. Emphasis is placed on communications - about the company, the stock plan, the vision, mission and culture.
Liquidity is provided within a reasonable time frame.
Employees are treated like owners - given responsibility, autonomy, and opportunities to offer feedback and ideas. Equity participation is meaningful, not token. All employees are given the opportunity to own stock. Equity incentives, when designed to be an integral part of a company's culture and rewards system, are a powerful tool for accessing the hearts and minds of employees. The challenge lies in creatively structuring equity incentives to have the greatest desired impact on each and all employees.