Once you’ve decided to take your company public, building an equity compensation strategy is a top priority.

"Whether to provide some form of equity-based compensation is a critical decision a company can make as it develops its plan to go public," says Andy Welt, SVP and broad based rewards practice leader with Fidelity Workplace Consulting.

Setting a compensation strategy and pay philosophy isn't just important — it can be complex. Here are key considerations executives should keep in mind during the process. READ MORE