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There’s less than 75 days to plan the perfect #EODay25 celebration. Don’t worry if you’re stuck, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a few of our favourite ways to make the most of EO Day: 🟣Invite your MP 🟣Tell the media 🟣Host an event 🟣Invite other businesses  🟣Let customers and suppliers know 🟣Post on socials Check out the full blog for even more ideas. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eYqK5xpF We can’t wait to see how you’ll showcase your #eoSmile Don’t forget to tag us in all your posts. And jump into the convo over on the eo Hub. EO Day 2025 is proudly sponsored by Brabners.

“I think [employee ownership] is going to be one of the big ideas of the 21st century” Says David McWilliams on the latest episode of The David McWilliams Podcast co-hosted with John Davis. Featured on the episode was Alan Coleman, CEO of Ireland’s first EOT (and eoa member) Wolfgang Digital. The episode was all about how EO can transform businesses and empower workers. And, as David says, change capitalism itself. With a conversation that covered everything from colonialism to EO as a catalyst for building Ireland’s domestic economy, there was plenty of food for thought. Alan offered a great insight into Wolfgang’s transition – which was supported by our own International Ambassador, Graeme Nuttall OBE. He also championed EOTs as a vehicle for powerful, positive, and lasting change using eoa data to back it up. Here’s a few of our favourite soundbites: 📢 “Our big bet is that a business populated by people thinking like business owners will outperform a business populated by people thinking like employees” 📢 “There is pent up potential sitting in every workforce in every company in the world… if you can change the mindset of the people from thinking like an employee to thinking like a co-owner, I think you can unlock that pent-up potential and unlock growth for the business” 📢 “We may be living in democracies, but we’re still working in something that looks more like a dictatorship… if the profit gets threatened, everyone and everything is on the chopping block” Check out the full podcast for more: ➡️https://lnkd.in/eA2VPMcc #Business #Culture #Leadership #EmployeeOwnership

Are you on the priority list? The weather’s getting warmer, the days longer. The last thing you want to think about is winter. But the eoa Annual Conference will be here before you know it. And, given last year’s incredible event, we’re sure you don’t want to miss out. The best way to make sure a single update doesn’t pass you by is to join the priority list. That way, you’ll find out all about who the keynotes are, what sessions are taking place, and when tickets go live. So, if you haven’t already signed up, join the list today ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/ep566Utq #eoaAnnualConference

Why should healthcare providers consider employee ownership? Glad you asked! A Care England webinar on 15 April explores this very issue. Our Chief Exec, James de le Vingne, will outline the EO opportunity for business owners, employees, and the care sector at large. Russell Brown, CEO of eoa member Shaw healthcare (Group) Ltd, will share his EO succession plan and success. Not only will it raise awareness of the incredible opportunity EO offers, But inspire other care providers to follow Shaw’s lead. There’ll also be a chance to ask your burning questions. ➡️https://lnkd.in/eysDVZF9 The webinar follows the launch of the ‘People Powered Care’ report in February from Care England and supported by the eoa. #Caring #Healthcare #Business #EmployeeOwnership 

The eoa Membership Council (EMC) needs you! 🫵 We couldn’t do what we do as well without the EMC. And, right now, we’re looking to recruit five new members. Why join the EMC? ✅Hands-on governance & strategy experience ✅Expand your network with like-minded professionals ✅Stay ahead on EO trends, challenges & best practices ✅Boost leadership, communication & advocacy skills ✅Make a real impact in the EO community Don’t just take our word for it. Listen to what Michael Hodgson, EMC Co-Chair and Chairman of GLIDE Ltd, has to say. So, if you want to be part of a dynamic team helping to shape our future, we want to hear from you. Apply today. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ega4ukDz But you’ll have to be quick. The current application window is only open until 12pm Fri 9 May. #Business #EmployeeOwnership #Leadership #PersonalDeveloipment #Networking

🎊The employee owned sector has hit 10,000 businesses!!! 🎉 Only joking. But that’s exactly what we’re aiming for. By 2030, we’ll be reporting that figure as news, not just an April Fools. Stay up to date with all our policy work ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eEUUNdTk #AprilFoolsDay

Does employee ownership make you happy? It does us. And plenty of our members. But what about the rest of the sector and the business world beyond? A webinar from The Happiness Index will tackle all that and more later this week. Host Matthew Phelan will welcome an expert panel made up of: 🎙️James de le Vingne, Chief Exec of the eoa 🎙️Allyson Glover, founder of Happy Business 🎙️Matt Dennison, MD of ward-winning EO business, Blue Flame (Cornwall) Ltd Together, they’ll discuss key topics including: 💡What EO entails 💡How businesses and HR teams can plan for transition 💡Common challenges and how to navigate them successfully 💡EO’s business and cultural benefits Register now ➡️https://lnkd.in/e66AbFVX #Business #EmployeeOwnership #HumanResouces #Culture

We had an amazing time with our Scottish members in Edinburgh yesterday. Hands down the best event we’ve ever hosted in Scotland. Taking place at Scottish Enterprise’s office, we were joined by a powerful cross-section of EO businesses. Especially those who’ve been EO for 4+ years. That’s because eoa membership is a treasure trove of benefits and resources for mature members. With so many brilliant businesses in attendance, engagement was through the roof. Attendees were open with sharing their experiences and ken to support one another. It’s also testament to the rapid growth and ongoing success of EO in Scotland. It was great to see members reacting so strongly with The EO Mindset. So many attendees were taking snaps of the slides. Good thing with got another course on the EO Mindset later this year 😉 Thanks to our co event host Co-operative Development Scotland as well as our speakers: Martina Hofner from Esteem Training Ltd , Simon Poole at Jerba Campervans Ltd., and Scott Wilson from Clansman Dynamics Ltd. We’ve got plenty more events coming up ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eeBkf3Mj #Business #EmployeeOwnership #Culture

Welcome to the eoa family, Attraction Tickets Ltd! 🎉 Since 2002, they’ve sold over 15 million tickets. Flash forward 23 years, they’ve become the UK’s largest travel company to make the move to EO. And now there’s a very good chance you’ll be booking your next getaway through a 100% EOT. Speaking about the move, owner, founder, and CEO Oliver Brendon said: 📢 “Employee ownership is one of the most equitable forms of capitalism, whereby value is shared amongst those who work hard to create it. 📢 “This ownership structure will not lead to a softer commercial approach. 📢 “In fact, employees and management will be more focused than ever on business performance because they will benefit from our ongoing success. 📢 “This is an important milestone for the company I started 23 years ago, and we are all excited about future growth.” Attraction Tickets were advised on their transition by eoa Specialist Advisor, Fieldfisher. The EOT Board will be chaired by Juliet Thorburn BA (Hons), MBA from fellow eoa member, Scott Bader. Congratulations from the whole eoa team. We’re delighted to have you with us. #Business #Finance #EmployeeOwnership #Events

What does it look like when social care is commissioned differently? Our member Be Caring is helping show the way. Catch them tonight on BBC One Panorama: Crisis in Care – Follow the Money. Be Caring’s neighbourhood-based approach values care workers, invests in people, and ensures continuity of care. All while paying care workers for their full time at work. The result? A model that prioritises quality, trust, and community wellbeing. No surprise this transformative approach comes from an employee owned business. This follows the release of the ‘People Powered Care’ white paper from Care England and supported by the eoa. The report lays out how EO succession can help retain employees and capacity in the adult social care sector. Against this backdrop, caring looks set to be the next sector major EO sector. #EmployeeOwnership #SocialCare #Caring