Share scheme – definition

Share schemes are a valued benefit among staff and can also help to tie employees into the company and make them work harder to help raise the company’s share price. Share plans that can be offered to staff include:

Company Share Option Plan (also known as Csop)

Share incentive plans (Sip)

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Sharesave plans (also known as Save As You Earn or a Savings-related Share Option Scheme)