In the past, company stock option training was something of a mystery to the middle managers and rank-and-file employees of corporate America. Over the last thirty years, however, companies have begun to see the benefits of rewarding a solid work performance with Employee Stock Options (ESOs). According to a 2010 survey by the Center For Employee Ownership, 10 million employees hold stock options for the company they work for. By allowing employees to profit from ESOs, employers are hoping to create a sense of pride and ownership in the company.
Despite the rising popularity of ESOs as worker incentives, there are still many employees who do not understand their value. Unless people have prior stock option training, they could easily miss out on the opportunity to take advantage of ESOs. Without the right information, employees can make simple and costly mistakes with their ESOs. Read “Stock Options: Are You Leaving Money On The Table?” to find out how you can get the most out of your ESOs.