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💡Our biggest and best eoa Annual Conference to date 💡The UK’s EO sector hitting 2,000 businesses 💡Aiming for 3% of total businesses Discover all this and more in a reflections blog from our Chief Exec James de le Vingne. Whether you were among the 864 who joined us last week or not, explore the proven power of the EO network. Plus, hopes, commitments, and challenges for 2025. And there’s some key actions we’re calling on businesses to take to help us take the sector to even greater heights. ➡️https://lnkd.in/eyQRFpdG So, as we prepare to slide into 2025, the question is, who’s with us? #Business #Policy #EmployeeOwnership #eoaAnnualConference

How do you get your 2025 off to a Great EO start? By making the most of our eo Learn courses 😉 📢 How to Confidently Chair Employee Voice Groups If you’re thinking about leading – or are preparing – a group, this interactive workshop’s your next move. Learn how to run productive meetings, get the best out of every voice, and feel confident leading from the front. Taught by Helen Moreton PCC Book now: https://lnkd.in/eEN6hACf 🏅How to Futureproof Your EO Business: Reward & Governance Dive into evidence-based reward and governance methodologies to set your EO business apart. This is you’re one-stop shop to gain the tools and knowledge to: Develop agile reward incentives Evolve your governance Align both to leverage your EO advantage - especially at key milestones like financial freedom. Taught by Emily Alston of eoa Specialist Advisor Baxendale Employee Ownership Book now: https://lnkd.in/gZGNKv5A 📈How to be an Impactful EOT Independent Trustee The best place to discover how to maximise your impact on any EOT boards you sit on. Gain the knowledge, best practice, and proficiency needed to support EO businesses as they mature and grow. Taught by Sue Lawrence and Campbell McDonald Book now: https://lnkd.in/ePEF6Ht4 #Engagement #PersonalDevelopment #EmployeeOwnership #Reward #Learning

Following the success of this year’s eoa Annual Conference, Michelle Leggatt FCIM, MD of eoa member, MindWorks Marketing reflects on how EO supports incoming legislation. Landing in Feb, the new legislation will make companies with 20+ employees factor in Social Value when budding for government contracts. Social Value emphasises wellbeing, sustainability, and giving back to local communities. All areas where EO is naturally aligned. For her guest article, Michelle asked key stakeholders from the MindWorks community to share views on how the business being EO with a focus on social value impacts their work together. Featuring responses from: 📢 Lucy Carver, Senior Account Manager and Co-owner at MindWorks 📢 Alexandra Rae, CEO of eoa member, Wise Investment 📢 Rob Praine, MD of Emphasis Event Production Read the full article to discover more! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eXbHfuMb     #Sustainability #Wellbeing #Community #EmployeeOwnership #SocialValue

In his last blog of 2024, our Chief Exec, James de le Vingne, wraps up the last year in EO. It’s been the biggest, best, and busiest year in our 45-year history. So there’s plenty to look back on, including: 🟣eoa Annual Conference 🟣Futureproofing the EOT 🟣Launching the eoa Manifesto 🟣Appointing our International Ambassador 🟣EO Day 🟣Supporting Scottish EO 🟣And much more! Read the full blog now. 🔗https://lnkd.in/ezeCUBVb What’s been your favourite EO memory of 2024? #EmployeeOwnership #Business #Policy #Economy

Employee Ownership is on 🔥 in the UK. Since 2014 the UK Government has been supporting companies to transition to en Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) model through tax incentives and other programs, which has lead to over 2000 companies owned by Employee Owned businesses On today's podcast we hosted the inspirational leader CEO of the eoa, James de le Vingne who his driving towards a goal of 10,000 employee owned businesses by 2030. There was so much gold in the episode! My 3 key takeaways; 🧘🏽 Employee ownership shifts employee mindsets and improves workplace culture 🔓 Employee owned models can help retiring business owners achieve financial freedom while benefiting employees. 🚀 There are so many examples of businesses thriving after transitioning to employee ownership Check out my favourite quotes below👇 You can find the link to the podcast in the comments below or just search for Alternative Exit in your favourite podcast player or Youtube. #employeeownership #EOTs #OwnerEconomy

Miss the buzz of the eoa Annual Conference? Then you’ll want to come along to one of our regional in-person events. 🐝Manchester 🐝 (21 Jan | 15:00 - 20:00) eoa Specialist Advisor Brabners will open the door to its heart-of-the-city office for this exclusive gathering. You’ll also hear from headliner Creed Comms who say becoming EO was day one “when the work properly started.” A fascinating panel made up of co-founders Caroline Hill (FCIM) and Simon McLoughlin (FCIM) alongside Employee Trustee, Gemma Stimpson, will explore how Creed manages reward and performance as an EO business. Book now: https://lnkd.in/eXyfb-WA 🎡London🎡 (25 Feb | 15:00 - 19:30) Hear from sponsor Howden, the new name for Aston Lark about being Proudly EO. AND one of their clients. But that’s not all. There’ll be plenty of opportunities to bolster your EO connections. Ask questions, forge contacts, and share your own insights. Whether you’re considering EO, have a year under your belt, your business transitioned years ago, or provide a service to the sector, you don’t want to miss out. Book now: https://lnkd.in/eyD7PiVG 🥃Scotland 🥃 (25 Mar | 10:30 - 15:00) Join the biggest gathering of EO businesses in Scotland. Hosted in partnership with Co-operative Development Scotland, this EO Exchange aims to support the growth and sustainability of the country’s EO community. Join your fellow EO businesses at Scottish Enterprise’s Edinburgh office to hear valuable updates about what’s happening across Scotland’s EO sector. You’ll also be able to swap knowledge, network with peers, and make powerful new connections. Book now: https://lnkd.in/eSSxvspU #Growth #Business #Finance #EmployeeOwnership #Networking

Begin the New Year as you mean to go on with these perfect pathways to Great EO. First up, the first ‘How to Become EO’ webinar of 2025. This time, there’s a focus on going the hybrid route. That’s where you implement an EOT alongside a share incentive scheme/s. As well as hearing from eoa Specialist Advisor The RM2 Partnership Ltd, you’ll also hear from one of their clients, First Flight Forwarders Ltd. Gain firsthand insight on how the business discovered EO was the best option… And their journey to leadership success. Book now for Jan 29. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eAH36ZXG Then, in Feb, our first Employee Trustee / Director course of the year. If you’re looking to unlock Great EO, then you want to get it right from the start. So, if you’ve got an employee trustee, make sure they have the right skills to do the role from day one. And for Trustees themselves, this is a brilliant personal development opportunity. It’s good for them, good for the business, and boosts the sector as a whole. Taught by Ken Lindsay, this is an excellent way to make 2025 your best year yet. Book now for Feb 10-14. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ea-CSG-w #PersonalDevelopment #Business #EmployeeOwnership #Leadership #Success

This week, our International Ambassador Graeme Nuttall OBE met with the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) to make the “philosophical case” for co-ops and mutuals. And yes, employee ownership falls under that umbrella. Spearheading the meeting was Gareth Thomas, Minister for Services, Small Business and Exports. Minister Thomas hailed the discussions as “interesting and informative” Moving forward, he’ll welcome further reflections on: 💡How we make the philosophical case for co-ops and mutuals 💡The practical barriers that exist and how to overcome them 💡Recommendations for who else the DBT You bet we’ll be following up on the above points in the weeks and months to come. We’ll continue to champion your voices as we hold policy discussions about EO with Government. In the meantime, stay up to date with Graeme’s activity on our dedicated International EO page ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/e2_KZNN2 #Policy #Business #Economy #Finance #EmployeeOwnership

In his last blog of 2024, our Chief Exec, James de le Vingne, wraps up the last year in EO. It’s been the biggest, best, and busiest year in our 45-year history. So there’s plenty to look back on, including: 🟣eoa Annual Conference 🟣Futureproofing the EOT 🟣Launching the eoa Manifesto 🟣Appointing our International Ambassador 🟣EO Day 🟣Supporting Scottish EO 🟣And much more! Read the full blog now. 🔗https://lnkd.in/ezeCUBVb What’s been your favourite EO memory of 2024? #EmployeeOwnership #Business #Policy #Economy

Set a New Year’s resolution you’ll actually stick to and sign up for our brand new eo Learn courses: 💡Senior Manager's Toolkit: Boost Business Performance with EO Taught by Campbell McDonald, this course provides the tools needed to unlock the true potential of your business. Gain actionable insights and applied tools to create an environment where ownership principles thrive. Book now: https://lnkd.in/eypcmw9p 💡The EO Mindset: Shaping Your Role as an Employee Owner Discover how small, intentional actions guided by the EO Mindset can drive behavioural change and foster a culture of shared success. Connect theory with practice thanks to expert-led discussions, theory-based insights, and breakout activities. Short and practical, this interactive workshop is taught by our very own Yogita Johnston. Book now: https://lnkd.in/eTfNd-xw #PersonalDevelopment #Business #EmployeeOwnership #Leadership #Learning