Jun 23, 2025

Dilution to Disillusionment: Why Employees Don’t Value Your Equity Plan

Dilution to Disillusionment: Why Employees Don’t Value Your Equity Plan
9:30 AM Pacific

Equity remains a powerful tool for hiring, retaining, and motivating employees. So why are so many employees confused—or even indifferent—when they receive their grants?

In today’s market, where valuations have fluctuated, IPO timelines have stretched, and retention is critical, equity programs need more than spreadsheets and good intentions. They need clarity, relevance, and trust.

Join Dan Walter, equity comp expert and author, Haris Ikram, CEO & Co-Founder of CandorIQ, and Chad Atwell, seasoned total rewards leader, for a candid conversation on the growing disconnect between what companies offer and what employees actually value.We’ll explore:\

• Why equity programs are failing to resonate with employees today

• How miscommunication and market shifts have eroded trust

• What compensation and HR leaders can do to rebuild understanding and alignment

• Strategies for making equity feel real, even in a volatile environment

Whether you're rethinking your equity structure, dealing with frustrated employees, or just want to make sure your plan still works, this conversation is for you.

Find the recap blog here: www.candoriq.com/blog/recap-from-dilution-to-disillusionment-equity-webinar