GEO INSIGHTS

This research paper examines the effects of mandatory profit-sharing in France, focusing on the regulation requiring firms with over 100 employees to share excess-profits with their employees. The study finds that mandated profit-sharing redistributes profits to lower-skill workers without significant distortions or productivity effects, as evidenced by changes in the labor share of income and profit share at the firm level, and increased total compensation for low-skill workers at the employee level.

The article explores the positive impact and growing trend of employee ownership (EO) in the UK, with an emphasis on employee ownership trust (EOT) transactions and the government's review of all-employee share ownership plans. It also discusses the emergence of broad-based employee ownership programs in private equity-backed portfolio companies and highlights the promising future of the employee ownership sector due to increasing interest and support.

The article explores the potential of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and emphasizes the importance of providing liquidity to employees through stock awards. The authors advocate for controlled liquidity programs that align with equity vesting schedules to enhance employee engagement and empowerment as stakeholders, addressing the challenge of limited liquidity options for stock awards in startups.

The article emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive compensation plan beyond salary to attract and retain top talent. It provides guidance on designing a competitive plan that incorporates benefits, equity-based programs, and career advancement opportunities, highlighting the benefits of a well-structured plan in supporting business strategy, recruitment, motivation, and market competitiveness.

This paper examines the current state of equity incentive research, focusing on scheme design and performance evaluation, as a solution to the principal-agent problem. It explores the selection of equity incentive schemes, incentive intensity, exercise conditions, and evaluation methods based on various theories, aiming to provide guidance for future research in equity incentives.

The article highlights the significance of offering equity compensation as a means to engage Generation-Z (Gen Z) employees in the workplace. It suggests leveraging online platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Slack to effectively communicate the benefits of equity compensation, emphasizing the importance of transparency and disclosure. Global Shares is mentioned as a company that assists in designing share plans and provides tailored communication strategies to engage employees, including those from the Gen Z demographic.

The article outlines the six steps involved in implementing an ESOP plan and emphasizes the significance of transparency and professional guidance, with a mention of Qapita as a company that assists in managing ESOPs. The overall benefits of ESOPs include promoting engagement, nurturing a positive company culture, and providing long-term financial incentives for employees and employers alike.

The article examines the substantial growth in CEO remuneration within the technology sector in Sweden, driven by the industry's resilience during the pandemic and accelerated digital transformation. Analysis of CEO data from Swedish listed companies reveals a consistent annual growth rate of 24% in technology sector CEO remuneration, with factors such as market demand for tech talent and performance-linked pay contributing to their leading position in the remuneration race.

The article discusses the recent vote by Netflix shareholders to withhold support for the company's executive pay package in response to the ongoing strike led by the Writers Guild of America West. The union argued that approving the pay package during the strike would be inappropriate, and this vote follows last year's low shareholder support for Netflix's executive compensation.