Stock Grants are not an "expense" under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. So by paying in stock, instead of salary, it increases profits on paper. It does help with cash flow and other tangible benefits.
Most employees would be wise to divest much of their company stock as soon as they are allowed. Don't have all your eggs in one basket.
Most employees would be wise to divest much of their company stock as soon as they are allowed. Don't have all your eggs in one basket.