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587. Should Companies Be Owned by Their Workers?

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The Transformative Power of Employee Ownership

This chapter explores employee ownership in companies, emphasizing its benefits and motivations through personal experiences and case studies. It highlights the impact of employee engagement and company culture, using examples like Capital Safety and CHI Overhead Doors to illustrate the challenges and successes post-acquisition. The narrative also discusses the broader economic implications of employee ownership programs and the role of organizations like Ownership Works in facilitating these initiatives.

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