THOUSANDS OF COMPANIES ARE PARTLY OR WHOLLY owned by their employees, from technology giant SAIC and coffee power house Starbucks to local retailers and manufacturers. How do these firms compare to traditionally run competitors? Can employee ownership really improve performance? If so, is it right for your company?
Corey Rosen, John Case, and Martin Staubus reveal how innovative companies are taking employee ownership far beyond just stock plans or 401 (k) contributions-- they're using it as the foundation for a distinctly different and more effective way of running their business. Many have achieved astonishing results: faster growth, higher profitability, stronger resilience in economic downturns, and a competitive advantage that conventional rivals can't touch.