The website is about Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and employee ownership. It provides information, resources, and research on ESOPs and their benefits. The site features interactive maps, infographics, articles, FAQs, and a statistical snapshot of ESOPs worldwide. It also covers topics like executive director compensation, repurchase obligations, sustainability, and the role of corporations in ESOPs. The site is run by NCEO.org which is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to promoting unbiased information about broad-based employee stock plans. According to estimates from the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO), there are approximately 6,500 ESOPs covering almost one million participants. There has been a decline in the number of plans but an increase in the number of participants since the beginning of the 21st century. Additionally, there are over 4,000 profit sharing plans and a smaller number of stock bonus plans that play a significant role as well.
