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Creating Good Jobs: Lessons from Worker Cooperatives, ESOPs and B Corporations

Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube

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Explore the challenges and opportunities of creating quality jobs through alternative business models in this panel discussion from The Aspen Institute. Delve into the experiences of worker-owned cooperatives, B Corps, and employee stock ownership programs (ESOPs) as potential solutions to low-wage employment and poor job quality. Hear from experts as they analyze the successes and failures of these models, discussing their impact on worker benefits, profits, and overall economic health. Gain insights into the requirements for these business structures to thrive and the lessons that can be applied to improve job quality across various sectors. Learn from featured speakers including strategic advisors, CEOs, lawmakers, and researchers as they engage in a candid conversation about innovative approaches to creating better jobs in the modern economy.

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Creating Good Jobs: Lessons Learned from Worker Cooperatives, ESOPs and B Corporations


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The Aspen Institute

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