There’s a conversation happening with Gen Z right now. You only need to scroll TikTok, Reddit, even LinkedIn and it goes something like this: What’s the point? I’ll never own a house anyway. Might as well put it all on crypto. This is financial nihilism. The belief that the traditional path to work hard, save steadily, build slowly doesn’t really lead anywhere anymore. That the system wasn’t designed with this generation in mind.
Employees have the right to ask their employer to consider employee ownership through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). This request is not a legal demand, but a legitimate, professional and increasingly recognised conversation. Employers are encouraged to consider and respond to the request, and employees should expect respectful dialogue. The Right to Request supports fair work, good employment and long-term business continuity.
Exiting your business is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. Get it wrong, and years of hard work can vanish in a single deal. Get it right, and you can create wealth, dignity, and opportunity for the people who helped you build it.
An intrepreneur is someone inside an organisation who thinks and acts like an entrepreneur. They innovate. They spot opportunities. They solve problems. They push things forward as if the business were their own — even before they have a share in it.
For underrepresented groups, the benefits of EO often go far beyond finances. Ownership changes how people see themselves, their work, and their role in society.
We’re honoured to welcome Margaret as our employee ownership Ambassador.
A leading figure in UK business, law and public life, Margaret has long been a champion for inclusive leadership, ethical business and long-term systemic change
Valloop has today announced the launch of an innovation in finance and insurance that disrupts the way small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are bought and sold.
Valloop, partnering with global reinsurers, will offer a new type of capital to allow one million employees in 20,000 companies to buy their companies from the original founders.
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.
