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The ESOP Association and Project Equity have partnered to create state -by-state data that amplifies employee ownership as a common sense way to preserve businesses, strengthen jobs and build a more resilient post-pandemic economy.
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An ESOP is a retirement plan—but also a way of living and running a company. For insights on both technical and cultural aspects of these plans—which provide benefits to employee owners, the company, the community, and exiting owners—and links to additional resources, see our web page titled What is an ESOP?
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ESOP Report
June 23, 2025
Welcome to your May / June issue of the ESOP Report. This month we've packed the report with tons of articles and news about ESOPs that you won't want to miss!
ESOP Report
February 28, 2025
February 2025 ESOP Report
Welcome to your February issue of the ESOP Report. This month we've packed the report with tons of articles and news about ESOPs that you won't want to miss!
ESOP News
November 26, 2019
Employee Owned Companies Have Fewer Layoffs
Employee owned businesses are 6.2 times more likely to keep employees on the job that conventionally owned companies. Fewer layoffs from employee owned businesses translates into incredible financial security for individuals and savings of billions of dollars for the federal government.
June 20, 2019
What is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan?
An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a tax-qualified retirement plan authorized and encouraged by federal tax and pension laws. Unlike most retirement plans, ESOPs:
ESOP News
June 13, 2019
Americans Want Employee Ownership
It’s no surprise that Americans disagree about a lot of things….
ESOP Brief
December 17, 2018
ESOP Brief #10 - The Policy of Broadened Ownership
An overview of why employee ownership should be a part of national public policy. This is a must-read for executives, owners, and anyone with a stake in the employee ownership community.
ESOP Brief
December 17, 2018
ESOP Brief #11 - Voting Rights of ESOP Stock
A breakdown of the voting rights of ESOP stock participants and beneficiaries.
ESOP News
Alignment: The Power of Employee Ownership
Employee ownership has the power to do something business leaders and management professionals have sought for many years: tightly aligning the interests of employees with those of the business.
ESOP News
Employee Ownership Is Capitalism—Just a Better Version
While it typically comes at no cost to employees, employee ownership is not a handout. It is way to share the rewards of capitalism with those who help companies succeed.