The Golden Handcuffs: RSUs and Employee Loyalty in Tech As of early 2026, the tech industry experiences a "retention paradox," where the 2-4 year employee tenure reflects "golden handcuffs" from restricted stock units (RSUs). This creates false job satisfaction while leading to burnout, as many employees stay only for financial incentives. Hidden costs include reduced productivity and organizational stagnation.

Breaking the Golden Handcuffs

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