Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Why Aren’t ESOPs Growing Faster in the U.S.?

This is a popular question in the ESOP community and there are a number of answers. Some suggest the number of ESOPs is growing but the number of terminated ESOPs each year keeps the number steady, so while there is growth, there are enough terminations to keep everything in check. Others believe the growth has stagnated and that numbers have dropped slightly.   In 2007, there were a number of news articles about newly created ESOPs and positive articles in trade publications...

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Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Missions & Visions

The Employee Ownership Foundation's primary purpose is to support programs that will increase the level of awareness and appreciation of the benefits of employee ownership and increase the number of employees who have access to this benefit.   The Mission statement of The ESOP Association is to educate and advocate about employee ownership with an emphasis on ESOPs.   The Association’s Vision, which is a bit longer, reads:   We believe that employee ownership improves...

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Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Does Your Company Have a Communications Committee?

Each year the Economic Performance Survey (EPS), which is sponsored by the Employee Ownership Foundation, asks the question - Has your company created any employee participation programs since establishing the ESOP? In 2007, 53% responded no.   In the employee ownership community this is a bit of a contentious question and here’s why. Some people strongly believe that in order for true ownership to take place, there needs to be a committee to help disseminate information,...

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Wednesday, January 09, 2008

What’s Important to Your ESOP in 2008?

This time of year is rife with to do lists, and things not to miss in the New Year, so let’s add one more – What would you like to see happen in the ESOP community in 2008?   Since we’re throwing out the question, it’s only right for us to start off the list:   1 – A meaningful discussion among members of Congress and the employee ownership community on how the new tax reform bill introduced by Congressman Charles Rangel, H.R. 3970, will hurt ESOPs.   2...

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Wednesday, January 02, 2008

The ESOP Association Will Celebrate 30th Anniversary in 2008

In 2008, The ESOP Association will celebrate its 30th Anniversary helping create better and stronger ESOPs and spreading the message of employee ownership in America.   To celebrate, a new logo has been specifically designed for use in 2008. The new logo incorporates the advocacy work and the Chapter program. For one year, it will replace the Association’s current logo.   For additional information about The ESOP Association, its advocacy work, or Chapter program,...

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