Moorcrofts Means Business

Employee Share Schemes to drive employee engagement and business success

Moorcrofts Season 3 Episode 5

Welcome to Series 3, Episode 5 of the Moorcrofts Means Business Podcast!

In this episode, Heather Stewart and Jai Nathwani from Moorcrofts’ Corporate Team explore Employee Share Schemes - what they are, why they matter, and how they can benefit your business. 

The discussion focuses on aligning employee interests with company performance, attracting and retaining talent, and the strategic value of share ownership in boosting productivity and engagement.

Topics covered include:

  • What is an employee share scheme?
  • Benefits of implementing a share scheme
  • Why these schemes are becoming more popular
  • Tax-advantaged vs. non-tax-advantaged schemes
  • Key considerations before setting up a scheme
  • Overview of:
    • EMI (Enterprise Management Incentive) Schemes
    • Company Share Option Plans (CSOPs)
    • Save As You Earn (SAYE) Schemes
    • Share Incentive Plans (SIPs)
  • Why a non-tax-advantaged scheme might still be right for your business

Whether you're a startup, scale-up, or established business, this episode provides essential insights into the different types of employee share schemes available in the UK and the key considerations before implementing one.