Education and Information

From the basics to advanced concepts, these resources will help anyone learn more about implementing employee ownership.

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Basics of Employee Ownership

Perfect for those beginning their investigation of employee ownership, these articles will help you gain a fundamental understanding of key concepts and terms.

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Considering Employee Ownership

Thinking of pursuing employee ownership? These practical resources will get you on the right path for you and your business.

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Implementing Employee Ownership

These resources are designed for those who have an employee owned company and are looking for strategic insights to help maximize its potential.

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Deep Dives Into Employee Ownership

Even the most mature employee owned company will learn something new from these in-depth resources.

VIDEOS FROM EMPLOYEE OWNERS

Air Tractor

Founder Leland Snow created Air Tractor’s ESOP to honor the employees who helped build the company. Today’s employee owners are grateful Leland provided them the means to secure their future.

Harpoon Brewery

Hear the story about how one of the first craft brewery in the nation became one of the most successful employee owned breweries in the world.

Intro to The 4th Option

What is an ESOP and how do business owners decide to transition ownership of their business, and often their life’s work, to their employees?

EOF Oxford Symposium 2022

LATEST FROM THE FOUNDATION BLOG

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The History of Employee Ownership

When newcomers arrive at this site, they are often surprised to find that a thing called employee ownership exists at all. And since it is new to them, they often assume it is…new.

In fact, enabling employees to earn and hold a stake in the company where they work is a central element of the American economy, dating back prior to the founding of the United States.

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