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Read MoreWebinar: Leadership Succession in Employee Owned Companies
Kathleen McInerney Kane joined Stephanie Carlin of Prairie Capital Advisors on 12/17/19 for a webinar on Leadership Succession in ESOP Companies. Click here to view the webinar. You will learn how developing a confident, strategically focused leadership team can drive...
Read MoreWebinar: Think Like an Owner
Matt Hancock Leaders often ask what it takes to get more employees "thinking like an owner." The truth is, It takes more than just an ESOP. One challenge to engaging all employees as owners are the often invisible divides based...
Read MoreWebinar: Creating an Inclusive and Diverse Company
Linshuang Lu and Nelson Parrish Most ESOP companies value creating a workplace where people feel included, can grow and develop, and can contribute meaningfully to the success of the company. While many companies understand the business case and already recognize...
Read MoreEffective Meetings Can Enhance Your Employee Ownership Culture
Effective meetings are indispensable for building an ownership culture. Meetings can keep employee owners informed and connected, and empower them to contribute ideas and make decisions that can improve your employee owned. This article shares principles and tips for creating...
Read MoreBuilding Long-Term Value: Developing a High-Performance Ownership Culture
An ESOP can be an effective tax-advantaged means of creating shareholder liquidity. At the same time, the ESOP provides an additional benefit for employees. But the ongoing payoff of the ESOP is based on its ability to align stakeholder interests....
Read MoreAdding Continuous Improvement to Your Ownership Culture
You’ve done a great job with your initial ESOP rollout and you’ve created an amazing Employee Owner Committee. The next question on everyone’s mind: How can we increase share value? This is where Continuous Improve (CI) comes in. From the Ownership Advantage, November 2017
Read MoreOnboarding New Employees
The first day at a new job can be both exciting and overwhelming. New employees not only need to learn their job responsibilities but also have to navigate new relationships and cultural norms. Employee ownership, with its impact on the...
Read MoreRolling Out Your ESOP: What to Say, When, and How
This chapter addresses how to introduce an ESOP to your company, from the initial announcement through follow-up activities. This “rollout” process takes place over 12 to 18 months. It should seek to help employees understand your ownership transition, to enhance...
Read MoreEngaging English Language Learners
The United States is growing more diverse, both ethnically and linguistically. In 2010, the U.S. Census reported that 20% of the U.S. population spoke a language other than English at home. The Pew Research Center, extrapolating current trends, predicts that...
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