According a recent SHRM article, Record 4.5 Million Workers Quit in November, The “Great Resignation” has no end in sight. For certain industries, attracting and retaining workers is especially difficult in these times. The trucking, hospitality and grocery industries are no stranger to these perils.
Clearly, there are many factors that impact an employee's decision to leave their job. But for employers, what innovative strategies and long-term solutions exist to provide incentives for employees to join and stay with a company? An ESOP (employee stock ownership plan) may be just that solution.
Over the next few weeks, as part of this series, I will share several resources explaining ESOPs and how they can be used to find and keep your talent in the pipeline. If you have any additional questions or wish to speak with someone about ESOPs further, please contact Marc Schechter at (858) 444-2300 or [email protected].
Week 1 of 6: What is an ESOP?
An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a qualified retirement plan that invests primarily in employer securities. ESOPs allow employees to share in ownership of their employer. Eligible employees are provided stock ownership as a benefit of working for the company. There are many benefits to providing an ESOP to employees, including the ability to maintain a certain corporate culture and provide employer-funded retirement benefits. Read on: https://www.bsllp.com/practiceareas/esop.html. Download ESOP information booklet by clicking here.
