hand holding tablet with virtual chains A growing number of companies have started to offer digital assets as part of compensation and incentive packages, even organizations that are not engaged in crypto-related business.(Photo: Shutterstock)

All companies have competition. It could be for market share, investors, or other key resources, but talent is one of the most significant. Top-tiered talent is a key differentiator that can make or break a business. The best employees will design better products, provide superior service, close more and bigger deals, or develop strategies that can help a company not only survive but thrive in both good times or difficult times.

Kemp Moyer is a director in the Advisory practice at BPM, one of the top 50 accounting and advisory firms in the U.S. He is responsible for growing and leading the Firm's Valuations and Appraisals team, a key component of the Advisory practice group's offerings. He brings more than 15 years of experience in complex financial advisory matters, with a primary focus on valuation services.

To retain, attract or motivate key people, many companies offer non-cash incentives like stock options. While these traditional equity incentives are still critical parts of the recruitment and retention process, technology continually introduces change. Now, a small, but growing number of forward-thinking companies have started using cryptocurrency and digital assets as part of their incentive and compensation packages.

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