What are the benefits of an employee share scheme?

Share schemes are a practical way for companies of any size, at any point in the business life-cycle, to achieve several things at once:

• attract top talent, by offering an equity stake to key recruits;
• retain high performers and reduce the cost of employee churn;
• boost engagement, productivity and motivation;
• reward the team without using up scarce cash;
• support succession planning and protect the future of the business.

Offering equity can be more tax-efficient than cash for both the company and the employee. Read our in-depth blog about the commercial benefits for businesses considering employee ownership.