employee-owned

**employee-owned**

The term “employee-owned” refers to businesses or organizations where the employees hold a significant ownership stake, often through mechanisms such as employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) or worker cooperatives. This structure promotes greater employee involvement, alignment of interests, and can lead to increased motivation, productivity, and long-term stability. Employee-owned companies often emphasize shared responsibility, democratic decision-making, and a more equitable distribution of profits. Use this tag for content related to employee ownership models, benefits, challenges, and case studies of employee-owned businesses.