ETtechETtechETtechIn recent years, employee compensation has gone beyond the conventional salary package, at least at startups and other tech firms. If its valuation erodes significantly, Esops can quickly become worthless.There’s a tax component to keep in mind, too. They are offered to about one-third of all employees, regardless of rank, it said.Source: State of Esops in India, Saison CapitalThe majority of founders understand Esop vesting schedules, but not how to top-up Esops, according to the report. Top-ups to Esops expand the pool of unallocated shares available for future employee recruitment and retention. The company claims that it has created value for 1,940 employees across levels.

Source: Economic Times May 31, 2022 15:42 UTC