Web Article January 18, 2019

Equity Incentives in Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)

Many businesses take steps to align the interests of employees and the company, often by providing variable compensation linked to the value of the company. Others want to offer recruitment or retention bonuses to develop the workforces they need to grow. Corporations use equity compensation plans such as stock options, performance shares, or restricted stock, and LLCs have similar versions of these equity compensation plans.
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Understanding ESOPs

A general, basic guide to ESOPs for public and private companies alike.
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The ESOP Communications Sourcebook

Provides a jump-start to your ESOP communications with (1) chapters on communicating employee ownership and finances, (2) short documents (also included digitally) you can customize and use as handouts, intranet resources, etc.; (3) a customizable PowerPoint on ESOP basics; and (4) sample communications from ESOP companies in digital form.
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Beyond Engagement

The most successful ESOP companies have one thing in common. Their employees are not just motivated and engaged, they are actively engaged in structured opportunities to identify problems and generate new ideas. Open doors are not enough; you need a system that not only makes this possible but makes it part of people’s jobs. This book brings together the best ideas from the best companies that have made this happen—and shows you how to make it happen in your own company.