At Halff, we put people first which fosters an uncommon trust among our workforce. Our people are engaged employee-owners with a pride and passion for doing great work for each other and for our clients.
With Halff’s stock options, each employee is a part owner in the company. And they act like it, taking accountability and responding nimbly to our clients’ needs—before, during and after the project.
Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
An ESOP is a benefit that enables employees to own part of the company they work for. Only 16 percent of companies in our industry offer a program like this, so it’s a unique benefit of working at Halff. The firm annually contributes 3 percent of each employee’s total compensation to their ESOP account — no employee funds are required to participate. And all employees are enrolled in our ESOP after just one year of employment.
Individual Stock Ownership
When the company performs well, everyone benefits. Employees may voluntarily become individual stock owners in the company — invested in and optimistic about our future.
Employees may purchase shares of Halff stock annually, in small or large amounts, with a low-rate financing plan available over four years. This perk is not just for a select few employees, it’s for everyone. In fact, more than 450 individuals have chosen to be stockholders at Halff, and the largest employee shareholder owns less than 3 percent of Halff stock!
And there are no strings attached. If an employee leaves, they sell their shares at the current market rate.
Stock Bonus Program
Once each year, senior leaders of the firm and employees who show strong leadership and personal ownership of their work — those who drive growth — are rewarded with shares of Halff stock.
Voices of Halff
Perhaps the best measure of our success is the feedback from our strongest assets, our employees. Here’s what they have to say about their experience at Halff.
Nick Charnas, III, PE, CFM, MBA
Water Resources Director“Folks may not know that being a shareholder in a privately held engineering company is a relatively rare opportunity in today’s marketplace when compared to our peers. Being an owner of Halff is special: it means every project, every pursuit and every client relationship is personal. And when ownership feels personal, it inspires us to make better decisions.”
Peter Hemingway
Public Works Director, Arizona“I’ve worked for both large firms and small firms, but Halff was really appealing to me because of the company culture and the fact that it has an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP). The firm has a great reputation for being a high-quality organization.”
John West
Vice President, IT Security“The Halff employee ownership model is unique in that it provides an ownership opportunity for all employees. Through the ESOP, everyone participates in and benefits from the growth of the firm. And as a direct shareholder, they gain another level of ownership where they can see the results of our collective efforts reflected in the value and performance of the company year after year.”
Karin Carter
Controller“Being a Halff stockholder gives me a great sense of pride each day. Ownership gives you that extra drive to go above and beyond. I can say I am a part owner of something special, and that something special is Halff.”
Timothy Rebong
Senior Marketing Coordinator“One of the things I value most about Halff is that we are a 100% employee-owned firm. It allows me to truly take an ownership mindset in taking pride with what I do each and every day!”
Victor Bivens
Water Resources Team Leader“To me, being an owner at Halff means sharing responsibility for both our success and our purpose. I am energized by the opportunity to contribute to the firm’s growth and help shape its future, but what makes ownership especially meaningful is knowing that our work has a real impact beyond the bottom line. Every project we deliver has the potential to improve quality of life, enhance communities and leave a positive legacy. Being an owner means taking pride in both the business we are building and the difference we make every day.”
Waqar Fatima
Water Resources Team Leader“I believe being a stockholder gives you a sense of ownership towards Halff. You feel more invested in the work because ultimately that leads to the success of the firm and yourself as an owner.”
Stephen Crawford
Director of Water Resources“By being an owner and taking ownership of the work I am doing, I feel like I contributed in my own small way towards this growth. It is a pretty good feeling to invest in Halff and its people.”
The Benefits of Stock Ownership
When you become a Halff employee stock owner, you immediately achieve a number of goals personally, professionally and financially.
Leadership: You become an integral part of our firm’s ownership.
Influence: Your actions and client service directly impact our growth. Unlike stock on the open market, you have a direct impact on the share value as a Halff stock owner.
Empowerment: You’re empowered to inspire our people and improve lives.
Recognition: You’re recognized for your contributions to the firm, your ownership, and provided a stockholder label on your nameplate.
Financial growth: You share the financial benefits of our growth. While history is not an indicator of future growth, our stock has historically grown at a rate of 12% and has outperformed the S&P 500.
