Employee ownership

**Employee ownership** refers to a business structure or practice where employees hold a significant stake in the company they work for, typically through shares or stock options. This approach can enhance employee motivation, increase job satisfaction, and align the interests of workers and the company, often leading to improved productivity and business performance. Employee ownership models include employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), cooperatives, and direct stock purchase programs. This tag can be used for content related to the benefits, challenges, implementation strategies, and case studies of employee ownership in various industries.