Certified Employee-Owned

We are proud to share that Ten28 Holdings has made a majority investment in Certified Employee-Owned! As part of this exciting step, we are welcoming Joe Belsterling into the role of President. This is a major milestone for Certified EO and another step towards our vision of building an employee-owned economy.   Kramer Sharp and Thomas Dudley launched Certified Employee-Owned in 2017 to help companies unlock the competitive advantages of employee ownership. Over the past seven years, we’ve grown our network to over 700 companies - nearly 10% of all employee-owned companies across the United States.   For all the success we’ve seen, we believe Certified EO remains at the beginning of its journey. Now is the time to invest heavily in the next chapter of growth for Certified EO to accelerate this vision. We've outlined how this transition sets Certified EO up for continued success in our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/gVXqjkUA

Only 1 in 200 American companies are employee-owned. That means employee ownership can be an unfamiliar concept for most American workers, especially those new to the workforce. Companies that are employee-owned can struggle to convey the real benefits of employee ownership to their younger workforce. Ironically, young employees often have the most to gain from employee ownership both financially and culturally. So how can companies unlock the engaging power of employee ownership with this tough audience? The key lies in framing employee ownership so that it resonates with younger workers' priorities today instead of focusing on a distant future. Read more in Certified Employee-Owned's most recent blog post: https://lnkd.in/gBN4dfQ2

Employee ownership sets you apart. Employee ownership has many benefits. It aligns incentives within the company, improves employee satisfaction, increases job security, and connects business to community. It also helps employees build life-changing wealth through stock ownership. #EOM2024

Happy Employee Ownership Month! Each October, companies around the world celebrate EO month. It’s the perfect time to recognize the people who make your company successful and honor the identity that sets you apart. At Certified EO, we are looking forward to seeing how each of our 700 members celebrate. #EOM2024

We are proud to be founding coalition members of this exciting new effort to expand ESOPs!! Employee Stock Ownership Plans have changed millions of lives, and there is so much potential for growth. This goal of Expanding ESOPs is to build on that success by finding new levers to grow employee ownership in America. #esop #employeeownership

In his new article for Fast Company, Matt Helmer discusses how employee ownership can help rebalance the relationship between labor and capital. Employee-owners have a wide range of benefits, both financial and cultural that create a better workplace. To read more of the article, visit: https://lnkd.in/g-v-3EJm

Employee ownership isn't a buzzword or a trendy business model — it’s a fundamentally different approach to business that is a game-changer for everyone involved. Whether you’re an employee-owner, a customer, or part of the local community, employee ownership benefits you. Read how in our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/gC9QcKcD

We just hit 700 members! We’re excited to pass this major milestone a few months shy of our seven-year anniversary. Our growing member network represents progress towards our vision and demonstrates the value of certification. By helping our Members unlock the competitive advantages of employee ownership, we are strengthening the companies that turn the idea of employee ownership into action. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gwKhKdfh

We’ve heard about the retention benefits of employee ownership, but ownership accomplishes more than retaining great workers, it also motivates them. In a recent article, published by Forbes, Craig West discusses the strategic advantages of employee ownership. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gWcEDDYz

Exciting to see two members working together to accomplish great things. Congrats on your partnership Fireclay Tile and Room & Board!