This term is part of our Unit 16: Company Benefits and Compensation vocabulary list. Please note that pronunciations can vary slightly even in the same dialect.
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the right given to members of staff to buy a certain number of company shares at a set price, or in place of a higher salary
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"Employee stock options are a popular form of compensation at startups, because while they may not have the financial means to pay high salaries yet, the possibility of a higher payout later on could be beneficial for both company and staff."