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ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) Resources

employees An employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) is a type of employee benefit plan in the U.S. that buys and holds company stock for the benefit of a broad group of employees. ESOPs offer significant tax advantages and often are used in closely held (private) companies to buy part or all of the shares of existing owners, but they also are used in public companies. We offer a broad array of resources for anyone interested or involved with these plans. If you are seeking a resource and don't find it here, feel free to contact us at customerservice@nceo.org.

Articles on ESOPsArticles

Aside from our articles on ESOPs, see our general articles for research on the connection between employee ownership and corporate performance, plus statistics on the number of plan participants in the U.S., etc. Also see our columns on various topics.

Publications on ESOPsPublications

We are the leading publisher worldwide on employee ownership, and many of our titles deal with ESOPs. For an online reference tool, see our ESOP Q&A. We also publish lists of companies with ESOPs and other stock plans, plus our ESOP Executive Compensation Database.

Meetings on ESOPsMeetings

Our meetings on ESOPs and related issues include dozens of free live Webinars for members; Webinar replays; in-person meetings at locations around the U.S.; and our annual conference, which offers not only sessions on ESOPs but also extensive networking and other informational opportunities.

Training and Employee Surveys on ESOPsTraining and Employee Surveys

We offer instructional materials for ESOP companies and their employees. We also can survey your company's employees to see how effective your plan is and whether it is being understood.

Speaking and Preliminary Consulting on ESOPsSpeaking and Consulting

Answering your questions is a member benefit, but some people want a more in-depth discussion. We can consult at a modest hourly or daily rate to help you decide what plan is best for you and how it should be designed, make your employee communications or culture more effective, or understand stock plan administration basics. We also can provide speakers for events.

Resources for MembersResources for Members

Our members receive several key benefits. One of them is exclusive access to the members-only area of this site, which includes a searchable newsletter archive; a referral service with hundreds of consultants specializing in this area; a discussion forum; a stock plan glossary; case studies; an "Employee Owners' Page" archive with dozens of handouts to use with employees; and more.