Paradigm Norton is an employee-owned financial planning firm that believes the way we work should reflect the future we want to build.
People deserve work that feels meaningful, planning tomorrow shouldn’t feel like a chore and ownership is more powerful when shared.
But what does that mean in practice?
Welcome to the first instalment in our Employee Ownership Know-How series, where we pick apart the misconceptions, myths and unhelpful norms that go hand-in-hand with employee ownership. From implementation to public perception, we pull on personal and professional experience to carve the route to employee ownership that’s as fulfilling as it is functional.
Why Employee Ownership?
In 2019, we made the move to employee ownership because we believe work should feel personal; that we’re not just clocking in, but co-creating. Handled correctly, employee ownership creates a sense of stewardship, accountability and shared pride harder to find in traditional hierarchies.
By replacing secrecy with transparency and rigid leadership with genuine collaboration, employees can evolve from staff into influential business partners. It’s this belief that sits at the heart of our first instalment of our Employee Ownership Know-How Series.
Let’s take a closer look at what the guide will cover…
“Open Books, Open Minds”: A Look Inside How We Share What Matters
We’re often asked: How does information sharing actually work in an employee-owned business, and how do you keep everyone informed about business performance and strategy?
The answer, quite simply, is that you share. Openly. Thoughtfully. And often.
Penned by Barry Horner, Paradigm Norton’s co-founder and Head of Employee Ownership Business Development, this edition offers an honest window into how to communicate as an employee-owned company. And, spoiler alert: it’s about far more than posting updates on the intranet.
Here’s a sneak peek of what’s inside:
- Radical transparency. We talk about the challenges, the plans and the numbers that matter.
- Consistent rhythm. From Town Halls to weekly updates, we discuss how we keep our team in the loop with predictable, meaningful touchpoints.
- Accessible communication. No jargon, no overload. How we tailor messaging to suit every kind of learner.
- Partner Voice. A close look at our newly launched forum, where elected team members bring feedback directly to leadership.
Curious? Thought you might be!
Give the full PDF a read to access practical tools, behind-the-scenes insights and an honest exploration into what true transparency looks like in employee ownership.
Who We Are
We’re a financial planning firm that does things differently. We care deeply about long-term relationships, values-driven decision-making and putting people before profit, which has resulted in something special: a business where purpose is just as important as performance.
As an employee-owned company, we believe that when everyone has a stake, everyone has a voice. It’s why we go beyond planning better futures for our clients and ensure we’re building one for ourselves, every day.