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Phew, what a week it’s been! If you joined us at the eoa Annual Conference, you’ll know we’re not exaggerating when we say it was our biggest and best yet. For the eoa community, it’s Christmas, New Year, and a birthday bash all smashed together. Like you, we’re already looking forward to next year. 2024 is going to be a tough act to follow. But we’re more than up to the challenge. And we’re already having some exciting conversations about what’s possible. That’s why we want to make sure you don’t miss out. Sign up to our priority list to be the first to hear updates… AND when tickets go live. ➡️https://lnkd.in/ep566Utq #eoaAnnualConference

And that's the end of eoa Annual Conference 2024! 864 of you from 300+ businesses joined us in Telford. Thanks for helping us make this year our biggest and best yet. Your sharing of questions, insights, and experiences are driving best practice in the EO sector. We’d like you to share your experiences just one more time. Let us know what you thought using our quick feedback survey ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eSuvRNYe Best of all, if you respond by 3 December, you’ll be entered into a prize draw for a FREE ticket to the eoa Annual Conference 2025. Speaking of 2025, you can join the priority list for next year’s conference. That way, you’ll be the first to hear when tickets go on sale. 🔗https://lnkd.in/eHzivV74 Make sure you mark 25-26 November 2025 in your diary and get ready to join us again at the Telford International Centre. A huge thank you to Headline Sponsor Baxendale Employee Ownership, to our event partner Cascade Productions, to all our exhibitors, speakers. And, of course, every delegate. Don’t forget to keep the conversation going on the eo Hub! #eoaAnnualConference

What an incredible final keynote to finish off this year’s eoa Annual Conference. Employee ownership is a force for good. And here’s the proof. A chance meeting between a Colombian nun and a man from Kent 30 years ago sparked something extraordinary. By making the Mikalina Foundation part of the group transition to EO, Páramo Directional Clothing has helped empower over 10,000 women with: ✅ Stable jobs with fair pay ✅ Education and training to change their futures ✅ A voice in their workplace This is a mission to uplift women from poverty and exploitation, helping them regain their identities and inspire even more women. Here’s what happen when profit isn’t the only priority. By evolving what’s possible with EO – especially on a global scale – Paramo proves that a better world is possible. A huge thank you to Claudia and Sandra who came all the way from Columbia to share their inspiring stories. #eoaAnnualConference

“Customer experience is the new business battleground” For the second keynote of the eoa Annual Conference, Jonathan Winchester, CEO of insight6, wasn’t here to make bold claims. He had plenty of data to back it up. This funny, practical, and sobering session provided delegates plenty to think on. In fact, Jonathan promised everyone would walk out with 4-5 actions to improve their customer experience (CX) So, what were your key takeaways? Maybe it was one of his CX secrets… Like the significant rise in CX from name badges. Or maybe key questions to ask yourself, like how to think through your customer’s eyes. No doubt the ‘Big Reveal’ will stick with you for a long time. 60 businesses in the room discovered there and then they’d been mystery shopped on their CX. The results were incredibly insightful and provide a perfect springboard to supercharge CX. And always remember – follow up! It’s an excellent CX strategy when done right. #eoaAnnualConference #CustomerExperince #CX

Roll on Day Two of the eoa Annual Conference! We hope you’re not too tired after last night’s gala dinner, UK EO Awards ceremony, and incredible live entertainment. Because we’ve got two exciting keynotes coming up. First up, insight6 CEO Jonathan Winchester shares the secrets to take your customer experience to the next level. Then, bringing the conference to close, Páramo Directional Clothing will deliver a powerful and stirring story of how EO truly transforms lives. But between them, there’s plenty more breakout sessions. There’s sessions on culture, financial freedom, leadership success, and so much more. Plus, fringe activities happening across the gallery area. What are you most looking forward to today? Use the link below to access the full conference programme anytime you need. 🔗https://lnkd.in/epUtEnJz #eoaAnnualConference #Culture #Finance #Leadership

Congrats to this year’s UK EO Award winners 👏 Winners were revealed at a gala dinner this evening at the eoa Annual Conference. It’s been tough keeping the secret, but now we’re delighted to reveal the winners in full. Check out the full list below: 🏆EO Transition of the Year🏆 Winner: Blue Flame (Cornwall) Ltd Highly Commended: WILDFIRE PR LIMITED 🏆EO Rising Star of the Year🏆 Winner: J P Hildreth Ltd Highly Commended: Solarsense UK | Certified B Corporation™ 🏆EO Business of the Year🏆 Winner: Shaw healthcare (Group) Ltd Highly Commended: Gripple UK & Ireland Highly Commended: Riverford Organic Farmers 🏆Employee Owner of the Year🏆 Winner: Tracey Calderwood of The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan Highly Commended: Edward Scott of Riverford Organic Farmers Highly Commended: Ann-Marie Conway of Seetec 🏆Philip Baxendale Fellowship Award🏆 Winner: Julian Richer of Richer Sounds James de le Vingne, eoa Chief Exec, said: “We are delighted to share this year’s UK EO Awards winners and commended who are exemplars in the EO sector demonstrating the multiple benefits of People Powered Growth. “These businesses and the wider sector have a significant role to play in creating more sustainable and resilient growth in the UK.” Congratulations to all the winners and highly commended business and individuals. And a huge thanks to this year’s awards sponsor, Howden, the new name for Aston Lark. Check out our full write up for more: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eHmYeQvY #UKeoAwards #eoaAnnualConference

That's a wrap on day one of the eoa annual Conference 🎬 What’s been your favourite part so far? 🤔 Maryam’s opening, James’ speech, Javier Bajer’s rousing keynote? Perhaps it was one of today’s excellent keynote sessions? Or the packed Exhibition Hall or fringe activities? Maybe you’re just like us and think all of the above? Either way, let us know in the comments. And don’t forget to keep the EO conversations going over on the eo Hub. We’re so excited for day two. But, before then, we’ve got UK Employee Ownership Awards. And amazing live entertainment from Mr Wilson’s Second Liners. This EO party is going until the wee small hours. So get some rest and we’ll see you again soon! #eoaAnnualConference #UKeoAwards

The UK EO Award winners will be revealed live TONIGHT! Rounding out day one of the eoa Annual Conference is a lavish gala dinner. It’s been so hard keeping all the winners secret. But tonight, we can finally reveal all. Before then, check out this brilliant blog from Martin C.. Not only is Martin the Executive Director of this year’s awards sponsor Howden, the new name for Aston Lark, but he was also one of the judges. Read his reflections, insights, and takeaways: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e5Evisws If you’re looking to submit to next year’s awards, consider this a must read. #eoaAnnualConference #UKeoAwards

What did you think of the first eoa Annual Conference keynote? Javier Bajer delivered a funny and informative session. And the interactive role-playing went down a storm. Javier discussed way more than we can fit into a single post. But here’s a few key takeaways to remember: 💡Talking about culture doesn’t make culture work. 💡Real culture is embedded in everything a business does. 💡Behaviour is an output. Beliefs drive behaviours. 💡The carrot and stick approach simply doesn’t work. That’s why we need a toolbox. Which Javier was all too happy to share. Truly an antidote to “management bullsh!t” What was your favourite part of the session? #eoaAnnualConference #Management #Behaviour #Culture

“There’s no other EO event like this in the world” We couldn’t agree more, Maryam! What a brilliant opening to the eoa Annual Conference from our excellent compere. And judging by the words you all contributed the most to our word cloud - Learning, Networking, Connections, Inspiration – You’re right there with Maryam. It was a tough act to follow, but our Chief Exec James de le Vingne was up to the task. Here’s a few highlights from his rousing speech: 🟣The UK EO sector has hit 2,000 members (doubling since 2022) 🟣EOT is being adopted international 🟣The credibility of the sector continues to grow Okay, so that’s looking at the past and present. What about the future? As James said, we shouldn’t wait for government solutions alone. We should collectively take action. And EO gives us the power to do that now. That’s why we’re building on our achievements and pushing for national policies. Together, we can hit 3% EO for the UK business landscape. Success comes step by step, but the tipping point is within reach. Let’s make EO not just a choice, but a defining part of UK business growth. So, will you being taking a step to help bring EO into the business mainstream? #eoaAnnualConference #Business #Growth #Policy #Finance