A bonus scheme is provided for employees, with the financial basis for payments tied to the realised annual return on capital employed (ROCE) for the group. Return above an annually specified norm will be shared between employees and owners in accordance with an approved formula.
 
A new option programme for senior personnel was introduced in 2007 and came into effect on 1 January 2008. It strengthens the relationship between remuneration for leading personnel and the return to the owners over time. 
 
At 31 December 2009, 320 000 options had been awarded.

All employees in Norway are offered the opportunity every year to aquire shares in Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA at a discount. In 2009, 156 employees purchased a total of 10 140 A shares.