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Employee stock is a type of compensation that may be awarded to employees by their employers. It is a way for companies to attract, retain, and motivate their employees by providing them with ownership in the company. Employee stock may come in several forms, including stock options, restricted stock, and stock awards.

Employee stock options give employees the right to buy a certain number of shares of company stock at a predetermined price, usually the current market price, over a specified period of time. If the company's stock price increases above the option price, the employee may exercise their option and sell the shares at the higher price, realizing a profit.

Restricted stock, also known as restricted stock units (RSUs), are shares of stock that are awarded to employees but are subject to vesting requirements. Employees typically have to work for the company for a specified period of time before they are entitled to own the shares.

Stock awards are similar to restricted stock but are often granted with an immediate grant date fair value. This means that the value of the stock award is calculated on the date it is granted, and the employee does not have to wait for the shares to vest.

Employee stock can be used as a tool for retention, as employees may be reluctant to leave a company if they feel they have a stake in its success. It can also be used to attract new talent, as employees may be drawn to companies that offer stock as part of their compensation package.