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Employee stock ownership plans, or ESOPs, are all the rage. J.S. McCarthy Printers in Augusta recently adopted one, and so have several other prominent Maine businesses. Among the benefits, companies claim: employee satisfaction, reduced risk of takeovers and perhaps even improved workplace safety.

But an ESOP does not make sense for every business. There are upsides and downsides to consider. What about the considerations for your business?

Has your business adopted an employee stock ownership plan, or would you?
Yes, we have an ESOP. (30%, 7 VOTES)
Yes, we'd consider an ESOP, although we don't have one now. (9%, 2 VOTES)
No, we don't have an ESOP. (35%, 8 VOTES)
No, we don't have an ESOP and wouldn't consider one. (26%, 6 VOTES)
Poll Description

Employee stock ownership plans, or ESOPs, are all the rage. J.S. McCarthy Printers in Augusta recently adopted one, and so have several other prominent Maine businesses. Among the benefits, companies claim: employee satisfaction, reduced risk of takeovers and perhaps even improved workplace safety.

But an ESOP does not make sense for every business. There are upsides and downsides to consider. What about the considerations for your business?

  • 23 Votes
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  • November 27, 2019

    Forbidden by law in our industry.