Employee retention is a critical challenge faced by organizations in today’s dynamic business landscape, especially with the recent surge in turnover.
A high turnover rate not only disrupts workflow but also increases an ESOP’s costs associated with recruitment, training, and lost productivity. In this article, we’ll explore several strategies that ESOPs can use to attract and retain the most talented employee owners.
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Aug. 10
In late June, ESOP PAC hosted a fundraising event for Congressman Jason Smith (R-MO), an ESOP champion and chair of the powerful House Committee on Ways and Means. Ways and Means is a key committee of jurisdiction for ESOPs as it is responsible for writing our tax code, along with its counterpart in the Senate, the Finance Committee.
Aug. 08
The shared passion for employee ownership is something that runs deep throughout the ESOP community. It’s something we all feel strongly about, and a key driver of why the ESOP model works for so many millions of Americans. But what is it, scientifically, about ESOP culture that fosters this pride among employee owners?
Aug. 03
Earlier this year, The ESOP Association announced the first Chapter expansion since the 1990s to better serve our membership, reinstating a standalone Florida Chapter and creating the Rocky Mountain Chapter, serving Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. TEA is excited to announce our newest chapters are already making great progress, and both will be hosting their inaugural conferences in August (Florida) and September (Rocky Mountain)!
Jun. 21
As spring starts to turn to summer with its warmer weather and longer days, it’s always great to spend time with friends, old and new. At TEA, this past spring was full of time spent engaging with our community at our many events and National Conference.
Jun. 16
The ESOP Association’s National Conference offers a variety of great experiences – culture and communications presentations, roundtables to share and learn with your peers, and an awards ceremony celebrating the achievements of employee owners and professionals across our chapters. But one other key piece of National Conference is advocacy.
Jun. 14
Lifetime Service Award
Cindy Turcot
Cindy is truly a force of nature – and a force for employee ownership.
She has been with Gardener’s Supply Company for nearly forty years, serving as COO, President, and for the past two years as CEO and President.
Cindy Turcot
Cindy is truly a force of nature – and a force for employee ownership.
She has been with Gardener’s Supply Company for nearly forty years, serving as COO, President, and for the past two years as CEO and President.
Jun. 07
Thank you to all the ESOPs and employee owners who joined us in Washington, DC, for TEA’s National 2023 Conference.
From the feedback we received, it was one of our most fun and productive events in recent years! This year’s theme of Education, Advocacy and Community really hit the mark as we continue to promote education for ESOPs and employee owners at the National Conference.
From the feedback we received, it was one of our most fun and productive events in recent years! This year’s theme of Education, Advocacy and Community really hit the mark as we continue to promote education for ESOPs and employee owners at the National Conference.
Sep. 30
During a Congressional hearing held today by the U.S. House Small Business Committee, TEA Immediate Past Chair and Chairman of Eagle Communications, Gary Shorman, discussed the importance of Employee Ownership, the need for quick access to Small Business Administration loans, and the chilling effect of the Department of Labor’s lack of guidance on ESOP formation.
During Shorman’s testimony he asked Congress to:
During Shorman’s testimony he asked Congress to: