Worker Ownership
Workers own the companies they work for.
What are some key problems that this process can solve?
Worker ownership supports employee satisfaction, trust, health and commitment. A 2012 study of Spanish and French worker cooperatives found that they "have been more resilient than conventional enterprises during the economic crisis." (Source)
How does this process work?
Worker ownership can come in a variety of different forms including: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), equity grants, employee ownership trusts, and worker cooperatives. See this table for a comparative diagram.
What types of participation has this process offered communities?
№ OF PEOPLE |
inform | Consult | Involve | Collaborate | Empower |
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1—100 pPL |
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100—1k pPL |
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1k—10k pPL |
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10k—100k pPL |
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100k—1M pPL |
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1M—10M pPL |
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10M—100M pPL |
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100M—1B pPL |
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1B+ pPL |
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Global |
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