loch fyne oysters

Loch Fyne Oysters, owned by its employees, true to its ethics

I've just spent a very inspirational day with the employees of Loch Fyne Oysters.  This is a company that moved into employee ownership in 2004 and as a result have managed to sustain a very successful business in one of the most beautiful locations on earth.  Had the company been sold to a trade buyer, it would almost certainly have been relocated to somewhere more central.  This would have devastated the local community. 

Loch Fyne Oysters:employee ownership in the tough times

According to the Employee Ownership Index, employee owned businesses outperform traditionally structured businesses.  Co owned businesses report better employee retention, higher levels of customer satisfaction, better profit margins and less absence.  It's not all positive and in times of recession, employee owned businesses are feeling the pain too.

One such company is Lo