A special trail in Liverpool coinciding with Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in the UK and Ireland has been unveiled - and it will feature a seven-foot butterfly installation, a ‘red room’ and a grand piano.
14.05.2024 - 14:27 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Imagine a workplace where employees have a stake in the company's success, where decisions are made collectively, and where the bottom line is shared more equally.
This vision is becoming a reality for an increasing number of businesses embracing the concept of employee ownership.
Instead of traditional structures, where ownership and decision-making power are concentrated in the hands of a few, employee ownership distributes ownership and influence among the employees.
Advocating for this transformative approach is Valloop ('value loop') - a business which recently unveiled its newest office in Stockport.
Co-founded by Stephen Greenwood and Jim Lowrie, it envisions a world where small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) employees can become co-owners, empowering inclusivity and supporting wealth-sharing across age, status, race, and gender lines.
Valloop aims to revolutionise traditional business structures and pave the way for SMEs to thrive in a more inclusive and collaborative environment.
With a sense of ownership in the company's success, employees can often enjoy an improved quality of life, including increased job satisfaction, security, and access to benefits such as healthcare and retirement plans.
Stephen said: "I think one of the most significant benefits is the empowerment it provides employees.
"When they have a say in the decisions that affect their work, they tend to be more engaged and satisfied with their jobs. This can result in lower churn rates and increased productivity.
"This approach can help enhance employee morale and engagement, and can also drive innovation and productivity, that ultimately help growth, not only for the business but the community and economy as a whole."
Key to Valloop's strategy
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