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Aug 14, 2020
Mini-cast 95: We Need Masks Nationally
The connection between consumer confidence and interstate travel and why, for economy to truly recover, we need a national mask policy.
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Jul 17, 2020
Mini-cast 91: ESOP Annual Statements
A look at ESOP participants' annual statements including what information must be included and what they mean and don't mean.
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Jul 10, 2020
Mini-cast 90: Best Practices and CDC Guidelines
Savvy businesses have long relied on best practices to chart the path forward. CDC Covid-19 Guidelines, although not perfect, provide best p
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Jul 7, 2020
ESOP Summer School 11: Eat, Sleep & Exercise - An EO Look at non-EO Companies
We looked at Under Armour, Grubhub, and Casper Sleep. Bret Keisling discussed how things might be different if they were employee-owned...
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Jul 3, 2020
Mini-cast 89: Anti-Mask is Anti-Employee
There there is no more blatant way to show disdain for employees than going into a place of business without wearing a mask.
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Jun 26, 2020
Mini-cast 88: ICYMI Health, Wellness, & Value
Historically, EO companies fare better during turbulent economic times. Bret Keisling looks at the interplay between culture and value.
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Jun 16, 2020
115: Reimagining Business with EO
The business world will change dramatically in the coming months and years. It's uncertain what if any role EO will play.
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Jun 9, 2020
114: ICYMI The Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative
As businesses begin to re-open, returning employees may struggle with addiction, mental health, and other issues.
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Jun 5, 2020
Mini-cast 85: EO and Communities
As the US faces unprecedented challenges from coronavirus and nationwide protests, we address how EO and its focus on communities should pla
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May 29, 2020
Mini-cast 84: Empathy and Employees
Gov. Doug Burgum spoke recently about the importance of empathy during the pandemic as well as advice on how business should proceed.
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May 15, 2020
Mini-cast 82: EO Spotlight on Recology
Recology is a 100-year old company and 100% ESOP since 1986. Project Equity shares how Recology is standing with its employee owners.
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May 12, 2020
111: Networking with Other EO Companies
October is Employee Ownership Month and it will be here before we know it. A great way to celebrate is by joining with other EO companies fo
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May 5, 2020
110: Beer, Sanitizer & COVID-19
Recently Harpoon Brewery worked with other New England craft brewers and distillers to convert beer into hand sanitizer.
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May 1, 2020
Mini-cast 80: Sheetz & Wawa Step Up
Wawa and Sheetz are PA-based convenience store chains. Both have small ESOPs, and both are stepping up during the pandemic.
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Apr 17, 2020
Mini-cast 78: NewAge Industries - An Essential ESOP
NewAge Industries is a PA-based 100% ESOP that specializes in fluid transfer, i.e., tubing and couplings etc. It provides essential COVID-19
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Feb 25, 2020
102: ICYMI - Matt Hancock of Praxis CG
Bret Keisling sits down with Matt Hancock of Praxis Consulting Group to talk about ESOPs and company culture.
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Jan 28, 2020
98: Eat, Sleep & Exercise: An EO Look at non-EO Companies
Under Armour, GrubHub, and Casper Sleep face significant challenges; things might be different if they were employee-owned.
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Jan 24, 2020
Mini-cast 67: Engaging & Empowering Employee Owners
We turn to our archives for some great ideas from former producer Brian Keisling including Idea Boards, sharing information, and ways to mak
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Dec 10, 2019
94: Craft Beer & Employee Ownership with Aaron Moberger of Harpoon Brewery
With the pending sale of New Belgium Brewery, we turn to our archives to highlight another great employee-owned company and Independent Cra
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Dec 6, 2019
Mini-cast 63: USA Mortgage & Working with Local ESOPs
Vince Kruse, an employee owner at 100% ESOP USA Mortgage, discusses interacting with other local employee-owned companies, including ESOP...
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