Certified Employee-Owned

We are proud to be founding coalition members of this exciting new effort to expand ESOPs!! Employee Stock Ownership Plans have changed millions of lives, and there is so much potential for growth. This goal of Expanding ESOPs is to build on that success by finding new levers to grow employee ownership in America. #esop #employeeownership

In his new article for Fast Company, Matt Helmer discusses how employee ownership can help rebalance the relationship between labor and capital. Employee-owners have a wide range of benefits, both financial and cultural that create a better workplace. To read more of the article, visit: https://lnkd.in/g-v-3EJm

Employee ownership isn't a buzzword or a trendy business model — it’s a fundamentally different approach to business that is a game-changer for everyone involved. Whether you’re an employee-owner, a customer, or part of the local community, employee ownership benefits you. Read how in our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/gC9QcKcD

We just hit 700 members! We’re excited to pass this major milestone a few months shy of our seven-year anniversary. Our growing member network represents progress towards our vision and demonstrates the?value of certification. By helping our Members unlock the competitive advantages of employee ownership, we are strengthening the companies that turn the idea of employee ownership into action. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gwKhKdfh

We’ve heard about the retention benefits of employee ownership, but ownership accomplishes more than retaining great workers, it also motivates them. In a recent article, published by Forbes, Craig West discusses the strategic advantages of employee ownership. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gWcEDDYz

Exciting to see two members working together to accomplish great things. Congrats on your partnership Fireclay Tile and Room & Board!

In a recent blog post, our member, Creative Financial Staffing (CFS), highlights the benefits of working for an employee-owned company. "Employee-owned companies offer a unique model that provides workers with a share of ownership and, consequently, a direct path to achieving their financial goals." Read the full post here: https://lnkd.in/gGPHtyP6

A new study by Rutgers University found that multinational employee-owned companies “appear to derive competitive advantages in international markets from being employee-owned”. These benefits include increased recruitment and retention, employee productivity, and customer loyalty. While we’ve long known employee ownership is beneficial for workers and companies in the US, the Rutgers study has important implications for employee ownership’s role in a global economy. To read the full report, visit https://lnkd.in/ee-HKCBT

While most people have had a job, few people have had the opportunity to own a piece of the company they work for. Employee ownership is a unique experience, and workers learning about it for the first time are likely asking themselves: “you say I’m an employee-owner, what do I own?” In our most recent blog post, Thomas Dudley examines the answer to that question, and what asking it could mean for your company’s ownership culture. https://lnkd.in/gDH2Py8k

We had a great time last week on our team trip! Loved being able to explore the sights of Denver and have some in-person working time. Looking forward to the rest of the year with this team.