Employee ownership is shaking up the business world and in the best way possible. Companies are moving away from the traditional “one-owner” or “shareholders-first” models, instead embracing the idea of giving employees a real stake in the game. it’s proving to be a win-win-win for everyone involved: businesses, employees and the community.
When business owners consider passing the torch to the next generation of leaders, two employee ownership models stand out: Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). While both are designed to give employees a stake in the business, they operate under different mechanisms, with distinct benefits and challenges.
Business owners often find themselves at a crossroads when it comes to the future of their business. One traditional path has been to sell the business to a trade buyer or an external investor. However, an alternative approach is now gaining traction – employee ownership. This model offers a viable exit strategy and comes with many benefits for business owners.
Springtime brings with it a feeling of growth, transformation, and new beginnings. Similarly, within the realm of business, employee ownership is rapidly emerging as a popular business model, pushing companies towards sustained growth and success.
When it comes to selling a business there are various options to choose from. Three prominent options are: Venture Capital (VC), Private Equity (PE) , Employee Ownership (EO)
With 2024 driven by technological innovation and AI, a new class of technology is taking centre stage in 2025: Soctech (Social Impact Technology). Designed to address some of the world’s most pressing social and environmental challenges, Soctech is poised to redefine the way technology serves humanity. With its unique blend of purpose and profitability, this emerging asset class is already capturing the attention of forward-thinking investors.
AI has become more than just a buzzword – it’s a pivotal tool that drives innovation, productivity and efficiency across most organisations. As a manager and leader, incorporating AI tools into your team’s workflow can improve transformation, streamline processes and help prepare for employee ownership.
One of the most powerful tools in a leader’s back pocket is the ability to resonate with their team. Stories have the unique ability to convey complex ideas, create emotional connections and inspire action. And if you have the ability to communicate in this way it will help your team relate with you on a more personal level and build trust.
With the ‘great resignation’ taking force after the pandemic and the working world changing faster than the UK’s weather, managers need to be agile and adapt, steering their teams through this unpredictable future. We believe in the power of people and if your team is empowered and well-equipped this can be the secret sauce to keeping top talent and the growth of your business.
Students must be equipped with the skills to Leadership styles can make or break an organisation, especially in an employee-owned (EO) business where collaboration, trust and shared responsibility are key. But not all leaders operate the same way – some are all about strategy, while others inspire through charisma or lead with empathy. So, which type of leader are you?
