Our Share: Employee Ownership as a Wealth Sharing Tool

Module 1 introduces the concept of employee ownership, distinguishing it from traditional business ownership models. Participants delve into the prevalence of employee ownership, wealth inequality statistics, and its impact on communities and retiring business owners.

• Understanding the concept of employee ownership
• Exploring wealth inequality statistics
• Evaluating the impact on retiring business owners and communities

Module 2 delves into the types and traditions of employee ownership, covering various models such as ESOPs, worker cooperatives, and equity compensation. Participants examine historical traditions in the United States, global case studies, and quizzes to reinforce their understanding.

• Exploring employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) and worker cooperatives
• Understanding historical traditions in the United States
• Engaging with global case studies

Module 3 presents key takeaways from extensive research on employee ownership, including insights into worker wealth, unions, and new research on workers of color in ESOPs. Participants also explore the benefits of worker cooperatives, equity compensation programs, and recommendations for their implementation.

• Exploring key research takeaways on worker wealth and unions
• Understanding the benefits of worker cooperatives and equity compensation programs
• Engaging with recommendations for implementation

Module 4 offers real-life accounts of businesses transitioning to employee ownership through ESOPs and worker cooperatives. Participants gain valuable insights into the processes, lessons learned, and important questions to ask when considering employee ownership, concluding with a final assessment.

• Understanding the processes and lessons learned in transitioning to employee ownership
• Evaluating important questions to consider
• Concluding with a final assessment