Employee Ownership, ESOPs, Research & Education

Project Equity is a nonprofit organization working to make employee ownership a more accessible succession option for business owners and a pathway to wealth-building for workers. Its website brings together practical guidance, research, publications, advisor education and real-world examples of businesses that have transitioned to employee ownership.

Particularly useful resources include:
Ownership Stories and Case Studies — examples of businesses that became employee-owned, including their motivations, transition experiences and perspectives from owners and employees.
Research and Publications — reports and analysis on employee ownership, succession, job quality, worker wealth and the impact on businesses and communities.
Education for Advisors — the Certified Employee Ownership Advisor (CEOA) program and related courses covering ownership models, transition considerations and case-study analysis.

A leading academic research institute at Rutgers University focused on employee ownership, profit sharing and broad-based employee participation. Its research, publications, conferences and educational resources explore the economic, financial and organizational impact of employee ownership.

A resource designed to translate academic research on employee ownership into practical knowledge for business owners, professional advisors, educators and policymakers. It offers research-based guidance, tools and insights for understanding employee ownership and applying what is learned.