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    Whitehead Monckton transitions to employee ownership trust

    2025-11-03T11:01:00Z

    Kent and London-based law firm Whitehead Monckton has transitioned to an employee ownership trust.

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    Eurospares transitions to employee ownership trust

    2025-10-16T11:05:00Z

    Luxury and performance vehicles spare parts supplier Eurospares has transitioned to an employee ownership trust (EOT) as part of its commitment to long-term independence and employee engagement.

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    Sapphire gives contractors £450,000 employee ownership bonus

    2025-10-09T10:26:00Z

    Manchester-based contracting and accountancy firm Sapphire will distribute employee ownership bonuses worth £450,000 to its umbrella contractors.

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    Albourne Partners transitions to employee ownership trust

    2025-09-01T10:25:00Z

    Alternative investment industry consultant Albourne Partners has transitioned to an employee ownership trust (EOT)

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    The Entertainer moves to employee ownership

    2025-08-12T09:36:00Z

    Toy retailer The Entertainer has announced that it will hand over control of its business to its 1,900 employees.

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    Ryder Architecture becomes employee owned

    2025-05-09T10:39:00Z

    Ryder Architecture, an international design practice headquartered in Newcastle, has established an employee ownership trust (EOT), as of this month.

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    Attraction Tickets to award staff a share of £1 million in bonuses

    2025-03-26T11:28:00Z

     UK theme park tickets and hotels seller Attraction Tickets, which trades AttractionTickets.com and DoSomethingDifferent.com, is to transition to an employee ownership trust (EOT) and give employees a share of £1 million in bonuses.

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    Atlas transitions to 100% employee ownership

    2025-01-27T11:28:00Z

    Facilities management firm Atlas has transitioned to 100% employee ownership via the creation of an employee ownership trust.

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    Parfetts awards employees 12% profit share bonus

    2024-09-12T10:54:00Z

    Wholesaler Parfetts has awarded its employees a 12% profit share bonus following a record year for turnover. The employee-owned business operates depots in Aintree, Anfield, Birmingham, Halifax, Middlesbrough, Sheffield, Sommercoates and Stockport. All qualifying employees will receive the bonus in October. It is an increase from the ...

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    Gusto Group to become 100% employee owned

    2024-07-12T11:35:02Z

    Manufacturing, construction and architecture business Gusto Group will transition to an employee ownership trust (EOT) as part of its goal of achieving shared success and fostering a culture of entrepreneurship.A total of 100% of the firm’s ownership will be transferred to an EOT on 31 March 2027 as part of ...

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    Tesco employees to share £30 million from share schemes

    2024-07-04T11:02:00Z

    More than 20,000 Tesco employees are to share £30 million following the performance of its sharesave schemes.The staff are mainly those working in stores and distribution centres. As the schemes have now matured, they will share in a profit created by the growth of Tesco’s share price, which reached £3.06 ...

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    How to boost the popularity of employee share schemes

    2024-07-02T05:00:13Z

    Credit: Shutterstock/ YesPhotographersNeed to know:Employee share schemes can help organisations attract, retain and motivate staff.But these are not always as valued as they could be by employees.Effective communication is essential, including video, apps and presentations.In March this year, 9,200 Marks and Spencer staff who had been paying into a share ...

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    Be.EV positions employee share schemes to retain top talent

    2024-07-02T05:00:03Z

    National electric vehicle (EV) charging network Be.EV started up in 2020, and officially launched in April 2021. It has always placed the concept of employees sharing in its success at the heart of its model, initially by giving early hires an equity stake and more recently through two enterprise management ...

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    The Industry Club becomes 100% employee-owned

    2024-04-16T10:48:45Z

    The Industry Club, a recruitment firm for the marketing and media sector, has transitioned to a 100% employee-owned business.The team of 10 will now co-own the organisation through an employee ownership trust. Melissa Smith, managing director and founder, will remain in the business and be part of the team until ...

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    Parfitt Cresswell establishes employee ownership trust

    2024-03-20T11:23:09Z

    Law firm Parfitt Cresswell has become employee-owned after transferring a significant interest in the business to an employee ownership trust.Through the employee ownership trust, staff can attain an indirect beneficial interest in the business and can share in its success through the use of tax-free bonuses up to £3,600 per ...

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    Delta awards 100,000 staff 10.4% of earnings through global profit share scheme

    2024-02-15T11:49:42Z

    American airline Delta has awarded its more than 100,000 employees a payment worth 10.4% of their eligible earnings as part of its profit share scheme.The scheme, which was created to boost employee morale and cultivate a workplace of gratitude and teamwork, allows staff to receive their share of Delta’s 2023 ...

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    Bain and Gray becomes employee owned

    2024-01-23T11:58:03Z

    Credit: Andrew Ogilvy PhotographyLondon-based executive support recruitment firm Bain and Gray has become an employee-owned firm by establishing an employee ownership trust (EOT).The EOT gives the organisation’s 20 employees a stake in the business, a greater say in how it is run and an annual share of its profits. Co-founders ...

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    Optagon Group becomes employee owned

    2024-01-18T11:15:16Z

    Credit: The Optagon GroupOptagon Group has become employee owned through an employee ownership trust model.Based in Coventry, Optagon owns and operates brands such as flat roofing materials specialist Rubber4Roofs, Roof Depot, SkyGuard and Kitbuildr. Its 50 employees now own the majority of the firm and have a meaningful stake in ...

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    Harness the power of financially resilient employees

    2024-01-17T08:35:00Z

    Resilience. It’s a great word encompassing employee wellbeing, financially, mentally, and physically. So, what exactly does it mean? During this blog, we’ll explore the topic of resilience in relation to employee financial wellbeing and the role that HR and prioritising financial wellbeing at work must play in ...

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    Benefits on offer at Gripple

    2023-12-14T12:21:50Z

    Benefits offered by Gripple:Pension and group riskAll employees are enrolled into a non-contributory pension, with 15% employer contribution. Employees can top up using salary sacrifice arrangement.Group income protection, employer funded for all employees.Critical illness insurance, employer funded for all employees.Share schemeEmployee ownership model that awards all employees shares in the ...