Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mary Josephs is an expert in business ownership transitions. How far employee ownership has come and how much opportunity remains.

A KSOP combines an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) with a 401(k), offering a unique retirement solution from employers.

A first step to understanding an Employee Stock Ownership Plan is learning some key terminology. ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan): A qualified retirement plan that allows employees to own shares ...

Employee Stock Ownership Plans offer a unique opportunity for companies to create a culture of ownership and drive employee engagement. Maine has seen a flurry of companies go ESOP over the past ...