#employee-ownership

#employee-ownership

U.S. worker engagement has stagnated for decades, with more than two-thirds of workers feeling detached or disengaged. To reverse the trend, many executives have strived to build an "ownership culture," hoping personal responsibility will drive productivity. Yet most omit the most vital ingredient, actual ownership. We spent the past four years studying companies that committed to this missing piece, extending equity to all employees.

"Why are we not giving incentives to companies to require them to give shares in their companies to all employees, at the same percentage of cash earnings as the CEO?" Cuban said. It is the right question to be asking. Because while the debate over wealth inequality continues, the solution has been hiding in plain sight for decades. The top 10% of U.S. households now control 67% of all wealth, while the bottom half holds just 2.5%.

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Acquisition costs can significantly impact business viability; some businesses limit these costs to initial gross margins, while others consider long-term customer value.

"Before embarking on a worker co-op conversion, take a sabbatical from work to assess readiness, which can provide clarity on both personal and company needs."

I haven't run into any other construction environments where you have construction workers saying, 'Love you.'