The Power of Employee Ownership | Jennifer Williams | TEDxMechanicsville
How changing WHO owns businesses can change everything.Employee ownership transforms businesses, making them more resilient, productive, and equitable. It fosters long-term commitment, reduces inequality, and keeps companies locally owned. With new Canadian policies supporting employee ownership, we have a unique opportunity to build generational wealth and create a more inclusive economy. For over 25 years, Jennifer has focussed on exploring how businesses can create a kind, just, and sustainable world. Her journey began in Northern Ghana working in micro-credit, then supporting women entrepreneurs in Ottawa. For over a decade, Jennifer has been a leading advocate and expert in employee ownership, working across a wide range of industries to expand its reach in Canada. A recognized authority in this field, she founded Firefly Insights in 2017 to foster a more equitable model of business, helping companies nationwide design and implement customized employee ownership solutions. Jennifer is a business mentor, speaker and trusted advisor to many businesses. Since 2013, Jennifer has co-owned Goodfood2u, an Ottawa-based organic and locally focussed home delivery business in Ottawa. Jennifer’s commitment to creating a more sustainable future is inspired by her 4 children and a deep reverence for our connection to nature and each other. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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