
Ownership Models
Types of Employee Ownership
Employee Ownership can come in many forms. Working with a professional can help you determine the appropriate model for you based on your goals.
ESOP
A retirement-based ownership model where employees earn shares over time — building personal wealth while helping grow the company.
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A democratic business model where workers or members jointly own and govern the company, sharing profits and decisions.
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A trust holds the company on behalf of employees — preserving the business long-term while giving workers a meaningful stake in its success.
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According to a 2017 study done by the National Center for Employee Ownership , young workers at employee-owned companies benefit in the following ways:
Higher Median Income from Wages
Higher Household Net Wealth
Higher Median Job Tenure



