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Got Game for ESOP Month?

2015-07-12T21:28:42+00:00July 12, 2015|Featured|

Is it time to start thinking about how to bring some new energy to your company for ESOP month? Are you looking for a new way to convey your critically important ownership message? In October ESOP-owned businesses across the United States celebrate Employee Ownership Month. Click here to read the full article.

Smart ESOP participants need to understand their role

2015-07-12T21:24:25+00:00July 12, 2015|Featured|

"The reactions we were seeing made no sense at all,” declared the V.P of Operations at an ESOP-owned service firm. “Employees were receiving contributions of more than 30% of their pay, stock value was going up, and yet we heard employees complaining bitterly about ESOP ownership.” Ownership confusion and unfounded suspicions were distracting and damaging performance. Click here to read the full article.

Unlock the hidden treasure of your mature ESOP

2015-04-03T00:05:51+00:00April 3, 2015|Featured|

“Employee ownership is so much a part of our culture, it is routine. But when things are routine we don’t always appreciate them,” says Bill Chambers an internal trustee for the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at Anvil Corporation in Bellingham, WA. The ESOP can be a hidden treasure in mature ESOPs like Anvil. The company's ESOP has enjoyed a strong history of growth in account balances since its establishment in 1996. However, this track record of success won’t eliminate the never-ending challenge of effectively communicating the plan. Click here to read the full article.

Succeed by Playing the ESOP Game

2021-03-09T15:54:34+00:00February 17, 2015|Articles, Building Business Literacy, Communicating ESOP Benefits|

Tired of lecture-style presentations about your ESOP? Looking for a hands-on, interactive tool to educate your company’s employees? Workplace Development’s team-based, engaging, fun ESOP game is your answer. The ESOP Game is an interactive, ESOP company business simulation where participants experience the challenges of managing a simulated ESOP company. Click Here to read the entire article.

Refresh Your Annual ESOP Routine with a Splash of Energy

2015-02-17T19:21:25+00:00February 17, 2015|Articles, Communicating ESOP Benefits, ESOP Committee Development|

Is it time to hit the “refresh button” when it comes to distributing your annual ESOP statements? Are you looking for a new way to convey your critically important ownership message? Re-energize the required routine and add a splash of ownership energy to your communications. Click Here to read the entire article.

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