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10. Equity Vesting Schedule Standard
Define a single standard vesting schedule used in offers (e.g., four years with one-year cliff).
Compensation & Recruiting
Equity Vesting Schedule Standard
A vesting schedule is the timeline that determines when an employee actually earns the right to keep granted equity.
"I want offers that are simple to explain, predict, and administer across hires."
A standard vesting schedule sets a single, consistent timeline (commonly four years with a one-year cliff) used in all offers so employees earn equity gradually and the company retains alignment and portability.
"I want offers that are simple to explain, predict, and administer across hires."
A standard vesting schedule sets a single, consistent timeline (commonly four years with a one-year cliff) used in all offers so employees earn equity gradually and the company retains alignment and portability.