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Equity compensation readiness quiz: Are you ahead of the curve or falling behind?

Content Team October 10, 2025 mins read

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Equity compensation readiness quiz: Are you ahead of the curve or falling behind?

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Is your equity program powering talent and growth – or is it stuck in the past? Take our quiz and see where you stand.

Equity compensation programs are evolving fast – shaped by shifting markets, employee expectations and new technology. Is yours ready for the future?

For each question, choose the appropriate answer to benchmark your strategy, spot hidden risks, and explore future trends like restricted stock units (RSUs), employee stock purchase plans (ESPPs), participant experience, and artificial intelligence (AI) driven plan management.

How well is your equity compensation program aligned with your company’s overall talent and business strategy?





How consistent and scalable is your equity program across geographies?





Does your mix of equity vehicles (options, RSUs, ESPPs, performance shares) reflect current employee and business needs?





How engaging and user-friendly is the participant experience on your equity platform?





How integrated is your equity program with broader financial wellness initiatives (e.g., retirement planning, banking, wealth advice)?





How effectively do you educate employees about the value and mechanics of their equity awards?





How modern and automated are your tools for managing equity compensation?





How robust are your reporting and analytics capabilities?





How quickly can your program adapt to market shifts (e.g., downturns, IPO delays, new regulations)?





Overall, how confident are you that your equity compensation program is “future-proof” for the next 3–5 years?





Result:

Mostly A’s – Future-proof innovator

Your equity program is strategic, employee-centric, and tech-enabled. You’re ahead of the curve, treating equity as a lever for both business performance and employee engagement. The challenge now is to keep innovating, benchmarking against peers, and preparing for the next wave of disruption (AI, personalization, cross-benefit integration).

Found some food for thought? Explore how our platform can help boost your employee equity administration, no matter where you are in your journey.

Mostly B’s – Solid, but evolving

You have a strong foundation, with many elements working well. But there are gaps — whether in participant experience, global consistency, or agility — that could hold you back. Your opportunity is to sharpen alignment, modernize tools, and move from “good enough” to best practice.

Found some food for thought? Explore how our platform can help boost your employee equity administration, no matter where you are in your journey.

Mostly C’s – At a crossroads

Your program is functional but fragile. Equity exists, but it may not be keeping pace with business strategy, technology expectations, or participant needs. You risk losing competitive edge in talent attraction and retention. The priority is to modernize platforms, improve communications, and better align equity with strategic goals.

Found some food for thought? Explore how our platform can help boost your employee equity administration, no matter where you are in your journey.

Mostly D’s – Needs modernization

Your program is outdated, disconnected, and inefficient. Participants may not understand or value their equity, administration is resource-heavy, and the program is not positioned for future challenges. The urgent next step is to rethink both design and delivery — starting with technology upgrades and a clear link to business and talent strategy.

Found some food for thought? Explore how our platform can help boost your employee equity administration, no matter where you are in your journey.

This publication contains general information only and J.P. Morgan Workplace Solutions is not, through this article, issuing any advice, be it legal, financial, tax-related, business-related, professional or other. J.P. Morgan Workplace Solutions’ Insights is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used as such. J.P. Morgan Workplace Solutions does not assume any liability for reliance on the information provided herein.

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