Variety of Approaches to Workforce Equity Ownership
Gifting of shares to the whole workforce
Selling by owners (often at lowest possible value)
A company provides a guaranteed bank loan for the purchase of shares
Taking shares instead of bonuses
Giving up part of their salary in exchange for shares
Regular purchase each month taken from their salary
Shares as a reward for outstanding achievement
Use of partially paid shares
Options
Company requires purchase of shares before agreeing to employment
Donated by owner/founder in their will
Taking part in crowdfunding offer.