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Your guide to equity compensation

When it comes to equity compensation, stock options, restricted stock units and the like, the different types are not created equal. At Quorum, we view equity compensation on a spectrum, with restricted stock units at one end and share purchase programs on the other.

So, which type of equity compensation is the best…and which should you try to negotiate to a better offer? Founding partner Kelly Milligan ranks equity compensation from most (restricted stock units) to least desirable. Learn more about the pros and cons of each.

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