You’ve done it. The signatures are dry. The Trust is live. Your business is now officially employee-owned.
Cue the uninformed lawyer: “Legally speaking, nothing much changes.”
And while that may be true on paper, in reality? That line couldn’t be further from the truth.
In actuality, every individual investing their time, energy, and expertise into the business now has a tangible stake in the outcome. And that’s why, as part of our Employee Ownership series, we’re addressing this monumental shift and how to prepare for it.
Welcome to the fifth 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.
Our Take on Employee Ownership
At Paradigm Norton, we’ve always believed that employee ownership is about bringing work to life, as opposed to simply shifting structures on Companies House.
Since transitioning in 2019, we’ve seen how deep and human the change really is.
And that’s exactly what we’re unpacking in Episode 5 of our EO Know-How series.
Let’s take a closer look at what this week’s edition covers…
What the Lawyers See vs What You Feel
Yes, from a legal standpoint, the trust deed might just look like another document. But inside the business? The transformation is seismic.
This episode calls out the myth that “nothing much changes” after EO and offers a counter-narrative that will resonate with anyone who’s lived it.
Here’s a glimpse of what shifts, and what our fifth instalment will cover in greater detail:
- From hierarchy to shared ownership: Now, the people doing the work are the people with a stake in its outcome.
- From distant shareholders to local rewards: Profit now circles back to you, your team and your collective future.
- From top-down silence to inclusive voices: Your voice isn’t just heard, it’s part of the ownership ecosystem.
- From salary focus to performance awareness: Success means more than a “line on a spreadsheet.” It’s about shared gain. And shared accountability.
Ready to Embrace the Shift?
Lawyers are in the business of minimising risk rather than amplifying transformation. However, employee ownership is ultimately designed to:
- Disrupt traditional ownership models
- Rethink motivation and reward
- Rewire company culture for collaboration and care
That’s why in this edition, we reveal just how much you can expect to change, and how to well and truly embrace it. Dive right in below.
Who We Are
We’re a team of financial planners who care about doing things the right way. That means taking time with people, making decisions we stand by, and focusing on the long term. Profit matters, but it’s not the only thing.
Ownership here is shared. That keeps us grounded, connected and invested in each other’s success. We plan carefully for our clients and for ourselves too.
Discover Paradigm Norton, and a renewed approach to finance today.