Employee Ownership Research-to-Practice Hub

A one-stop hub translating research into practical tools for broad-based employee ownership.

Introducing Employee Ownership

Employee ownership means the people who work in a business also share in owning it.

Your Questions Answered

As a Business Owner, Should I “Sell” to My Employees?

How Does Employee Ownership Close Wealth Gaps?

Can it Strengthen Business Performance?

How Widespread is Employee Ownership?

By the Numbers

What do the data show?

Retirement
Wealth
2X
Employee-owners have about double the retirement wealth.
Average Worker
Wealth
$
151,332  
Value of average ESOP account in private firms.
Pay Ratio in Worker Cooperatives
1 : 1.45
Limited gaps between highest- and lowest-paid.
Retaining Employees During Downturn
3–4X
ESOPs 3 to 4 times more likely to retain workers in downturn.

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