ByteDance will introduce additional stock options this year for employees rated as “above expectations” or higher, according to an internal announcement.

The update applies to those receiving an “M+” rating or greater on ByteDance’s eight-level performance scale.

The changes will coincide with the performance review cycle commencing in January.

ByteDance, the owner of the social media platform TikTok, employs approximately 110,000 workers globally.

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