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Accounting for Continued Vesting Upon RetirementJun 29, 2021
When awards provide for continued vesting upon retirement, this has the effect of shortening the period over which expense is recognized. For some equity awards, it could also reduce the fair value of the award. -
ESPPs, IPOs, and SPACsJun 23, 2021
When it comes to implementing an ESPP simultaneously with an IPO or a SPAC, it's complicated. -
Three Reasons to Be a MentorJun 18, 2021
Being a mentor has its advantages—here are three of them. (Plus a bonus—it’s rewarding!) -
Next Generation Performance AwardsJun 15, 2021
Four ideas to consider for performance-based equity awards. -
Understanding SPACs and Equity CompensationJun 8, 2021
What is a SPAC, could it happen to your company, and how does it affect equity compensation? -
5 Things to Know About Mobility Compliance for Remote WorkersMay 27, 2021
More workers than ever are now remote from their company location. This newfound flexibility is giving rise to increased employee mobility. Find out what every company should know as they adapt compliance practices for this growing mobile population. -
5 Tactics to Help Employees Make Smarter Financial DecisionsMay 25, 2021
You can help your employees make smarter decisions with their equity awards—here are five tactics to try. Plus, three tips to get company leadership to support the program. -
Say-on-Pay Failed Votes Double in 2021: 4 Things to KnowMay 21, 2021
The number of companies with failing say-on-pay votes has doubled this year. Here are 4 things to know about this record-setting number of failed votes. -
Navigating Public Perception Around Rule 10b5-1 Plan TransactionsMay 14, 2021
Your executive adopts a well-intentioned 10b5-1 plan to avoid potential accusations of insider trading. Yet, the public still views plan trades as ill-timed. See how 10b5-1 plans sometimes get a bad rep, along with ideas on how to improve public perception around plan trades. -
Financial Planning: Good for Employees and EmployersMay 11, 2021
A recent survey from Fidelity finds that employees who include equity awards in their financial planning value the awards more than employees who don’t do this and feel more loyal to their employers. -
Should TikTok be Part of Your Stock Plan Education Strategy?May 6, 2021
Social media platform TikTok is a favorite among Gen Z - what does this mean for your stock plan education strategy? -
Can Stock Options Discourage Opportunism?May 4, 2021
A new study shows that stock options can improve a company’s performance by serving as a check on executives’ misuse of company resources. -
A Cryptocurrency Unicorn Makes it's NASDAQ DebutApr 16, 2021
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase made a landmark debut on NASDAQ this week. Keep reading for answers to questions on this not-so-traditional listing along with insights on their plans for equity compensation. -
Four Ideas to Make Your ESPP More EquitableApr 13, 2021
How to assess whether your ESPP is sufficiently equitable for all employees and four ideas to help remove barriers to participation for lower paid employees. -
Is Your ESPP Equal or Equitable?Apr 7, 2021
Sure, all participants in your ESPP have the same rights and privileges, but are you really treating all employees equitably? -
Canada: Government Moves Forward with Deduction Limit on Stock OptionsApr 1, 2021
Changes are coming to the availability of tax deductions for stock options in Canada. -
5 Tips for Communicating with Stock Plan Participants in 2021Mar 25, 2021
Studies show increases in employee disengagement. Here are 5 tips you can use in 2021 to create communications that engage your stock plan participants. -
Taking a Look at Modern Mobility MetricsMar 16, 2021
Emily Cervino of Fidelity Stock Plan Services discusses new findings on how the pandemic and shelter-in-place orders have changed the landscape when it comes to mobile employees and offers a few other fun facts about mobility compliance. -
Why Now is the Perfect Time to VolunteerMar 4, 2021
Discover the many positives in contributing to a community, plus hear experiences from one of our longest serving NASPP volunteers. -
NASPP Comments on Rule 701 and Form S-8 ModernizationsMar 2, 2021
What does the NASPP think about the SEC’s proposals to modernize Rule 701 and Form S-8? Here is a summary of our comments to the SEC.