More firms to offer staff equity to stay on

STORY: Companies in North America and Europe are offering shares to more employees

Businesses want to retain talent amid what’s known as the "Great Resignation"

GEO surveyed 181 firms, in sectors including technology, industry and financial services

It found 25% of North American and 22% of European companies will up incentives

QUOTE: Danyle Anderson, GEO CEO

"By granting condition-linked shares to more employees, companies are supporting potential wealth creation for the longer term and helping to stop some workers living from paycheck to paycheck."

Many firms also pay close attention to where employees carry out their work

The information ensures tax compliance, but it could also affect pay checks

Some already adjust wages, particularly for staff working in another state or country