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Employee Share Ownership in Unlisted Entities: Objectives, Current Practices and Regulatory Reform

Ann O'Connell | December, 2008

The project subjects the existing regulatory regime for employee share ownership plans in Australia – in tax, corporate and labour law – to technical and empirical scrutiny. This report considers the objectives and current practice in this area and notes that employee ownership levels tend to be lower for unlisted entities than for listed entities. It also examines the regulatory obstacles to such ownership and makes recommendations for reform to facilitate employee ownership in this area.

Companies We Keep: Employee Ownership and the Business of Community and Place

John Abrams | November, 2008

Thoroughly revised with an expanded focus on employee ownership and workplace democracy, Companies We Keep celebrates the idea that when employees share in the rewards as well as the responsibility for the decisions they make, better decisions result.

L. S. Starrett Company

Peter R. Hennessy, Robert F. Bruner | October, 2008

Should Wachovia Bank and Trust lend the ESOP of Starrett the money to purchase shares? The required tasks involve a standard credit analysis and the valuation of Starrett’s shares.

Employee Ownership: Adapting a Powerful Business Strategy to Attract and Retain the Next Generation of Talent

Emily Meyertholen | September, 2008

Sharing company ownership with employees – whether it’s intended to motivate, to retain or simply to share the wealth – can significantly impact a company’s success. Studies have shown that employee-owned companies boast faster growth, are more resilient in economic downturns and enjoy a competitive advantage over conventional rivals.

S Corp ESOP Legislation Benefits and Costs: Public Policy and Tax Analysis

Michael Knoll, Steven F. Freeman | July, 2008

Samuel Zell’s acquisition of the Tribune Company in December 2007 using an S corporation employee stock ownership plan (S ESOP) brought S ESOPs to national attention.

When Workers Share in Profits: Effort and Responses to Shirking

Richard B. Freeman | July, 2008

This paper summarizes new evidence from the “Shared Capitalism” Project on the extent to which workers’ earnings depend on the performance of their firm or work group in the US and advanced European countries and on the impact of sharing arrangements on economic behavior.

The Carris Companies: Doing the Next Right Thing

Cecile G. Betit | July, 2008

Presented in this case is the Carris Companies’ movement towards 100% employee shared ownership and governance with an emphasis on and investment in education; focus on ‘quality of life’; economic, educational and social accessibility provided by the company for its employees, many of whom are unskilled at the time of initial employment; encouragement of employee wellness; employee involvement in corporate decision-making and philanthropy; companies’ increased efforts to reduce waste and energy use and the overall positive effects on the companies’ profitability…

Creating a Bigger Pie? The Effects of Employee Ownership, Profit Sharing, and Stock Options on Workplace Performance

Christopher Mackin, Douglas Kruse, Joseph Blasi, Richard B. Freeman | April, 2008

This paper uses data from NBER surveys of over 40,000 employees in hundreds of facilities in 14 firms and from employees on the 2002 and 2006 General Social Surveys to explore how shared compensation affects turnover, absenteeism, loyalty, worker effort, and other outcomes affecting workplace performance.

Five Ways to Boost Retention

Judith A. Ross | April, 2008

This article spells out five proven practices to help you keep your most talented employees.

Employee Ownership and Participation Effects on Firm Outcomes

Brent Kramer | April, 2008

While there have been many studies on whether such ownership improves firm outcomes, this one attempts a larger-scale replication, looking also at effects of worker participation in management-type decisions.

Employee Financial Participation: An International Survey

David Binns | February, 2008

Employee Financial Participation: An International Survey provides an overview of key international trends in employee ownership, pension reform, equity compensation, privatization, and employee financial participation in over 30 countries.

The Inherent Motivation to Work Productively: A Brief Look at Employee Ownership and Industrial History

Martin Staubus | January, 2008

Until the industrial revolution, work was performed in the U.S. (outside of the slave economy) by individuals who had direct and obvious motivation to maximize the quantity and quality of their production.

ESOPs in Indiana: State Emphasizing Employee Ownership Model

Matt L. Ottinger | January, 2008

Staff members at Vasey Commercial Heating & Air Conditioning in Zionsville are company owners as part of an employee stock ownership plan.

Broad-Based Employee Incentive Arrangements

January, 2008

This article provides descriptions of various broad-based employee incentive arrangements.

Who Has a Better Idea? Innovation, Shared Capitalism, and Human Resources Policies

Douglas Kruse, Erika E. Harden, Joseph Blasi | January, 2008

This paper investigates the relationship of ‘shared capitalist’ compensation systems—profit/gain sharing, employee ownership, and stock options—to the culture for innovation and employees’ ability and willingness to engage in innovative activity.

The Fabric of Creativity

Alan Deutschman | December, 2007

At W.L. Gore, innovation is more than skin deep: The culture is as imaginative as the products.

Who Runs an ESOP Company?

Anthony Mathews | October, 2007

This presentation discusses the governance structure of employee-owned companies, including trustees, fiduciaries, administrators and plan participants…

Employee Ownership Culture Building: Process and Success Measures

Anthony Mathews | October, 2007

This presentation outlines ways to measure success in an employee owned company, how to achieve positive results, and learn from the ‘best companies to work for.’

Understanding Motivation: How Managers Can Contribute to the Success of the Organization

John Hoffmire, Sid Scott | October, 2007

This Powerpoint presentation provides an introduction to the topic of motivation in the workplace and discusses ways in which managers can encourage better performance by contributing to employee motivation.

Unlocking the Power of Ownership

J. Robert Beyster | October, 2007

Company owners and managers often wonder why their employees don’t feel the same dedication to the job that they do.

Tax-Advantaged Employee Share Schemes: Analysis of Productivity Effects

Oxera | August, 2007

Oxera was commissioned by HM Revenue & Customs (formerly the Inland Revenue) to examine the impact of tax-advantaged share schemes on UK company performance (whereby companies reward their employees by granting them shares, or share options, as part of their remuneration package).

The Lure of ESOPs

Eleanor Beaton | June, 2007

This year’s survey of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies shows that PROFIT 100 leaders consider employee share-ownership plans (ESOPs) part of the solution to help attract, motivate and retain top talent.

Beyster: SAIC Solution

J. Robert Beyster | June, 2007

Bob Beyster, the founder of Science Applications International Corporation, recalls the early days of this Fortune 300 company and recounts highlights from his new book, ‘The SAIC Solution.’

ESOP Termination: Phase 1

The National Center for Employee Ownership | April, 2007

This report describes the results of the first phase of a research project on the reasons companies terminate employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs). It summarizes interviews with company leaders at former ESOP companies and suggests directions for the quantitative research planned for phase 2 of this project.

The SAIC Solution: How We Built an $8 Billion Employee-Owned Technology Company

J. Robert Beyster, Peter Economy | March, 2007

Dr. Beyster tells the story of SAIC, and offers valuable lessons to entrepreneurs and managers on how to build a company in which loyalty to values goes hand in hand with success.

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