UK Creates Index of Public Companies with Employee Ownership

Jo Swinson, the Business Minister of the United Kingdom, announced on November 19 that an index of the 69 companies on London's FTSE stock exchange with 3% or more of their shares held by employees would become FTSE-compliant. The Minister said, "The Employee Ownership Index will now mean investors can identify thriving employee ownership businesses and be part of their success. I hope more businesses recognise the value of this model and give their employees a greater stake in their future and the success of their company."