Listen "Explore the Perceived Value Gap in Equity Compensation with Stephan Hostettler"
Episode Synopsis
What Is Your Equity Really Worth? Why do recipients see a different value than you give? In this episode, we will dive into the challenge of how people perceive their equity.In the latest episode of our podcast series Stock 'N Roll, we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Stephan Hostettler, the founder and managing partner of HCM International, an independent advisory firm he established in 2002.In the world of executive and employee compensation, there's a fundamental disconnect that many companies struggle with: the gap between what equity compensation is actually worth and what recipients perceive it to be worth. This challenge has become increasingly critical as companies rely more heavily on stock options, performance shares, and other equity-based incentives to attract, retain, and motivate talent.For more informationCheck our website: https://www.optioincentives.com/stock-n-rollFollow Optio on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optio-incentivesRead the blog: https://www.optioincentives.com/resource-hub/what-is-your-equity-really-worthJoin Stock 'N Roll with Christoffer Herheim, CEO and co-founder of Optio, as we break down what works—and what doesn’t—in equity compensation, with insights you can act on.
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