The Democracy At Work Weekly Tip #15: How to Balance Work and Play

Q:  How can I create a workplace that systemizes work-life balance, furthering the goals of the company while acknowledging individual personal development needs outside of the company as well?

A: Getting Personal, is a Malaysia based company that encourages work-life balance. In order to guarantee that employees have the chance to reflect and rejuvenate, the staff members at [...]

The Democracy at Work Tip #14: How to Democratize Corporate Ownership

Q: What’s a good way to incorporate my employees into company matters, from decision-making to ownership, regardless of their status or seniority?
A: Equal Exchange, the oldest and largest for-profit Fair Trade company in the US, is owned and governed by the employees on a one-person/one-share/one-vote basis. After one year of service, an employee is eligible [...]

WorldBlu Highlighted in a New Book: The Non-Profit Guide to Going Green

The Nonprofit Guide to Going Green by Ted Hart, Adrienne D. Capps and Matt Bauer, President of WorldBlu List awardee company BetterWorld Telecom hits bookstores this week. This go-to resource guide will assist any charitable organization in their “go green” efforts as well as a special section devoted to how to build a democratic workplace written [...]

The Democracy at Work Weekly Tip #13: How to Live Your Values at Work

Q: How can we be sure to live our values at work and how will it help make our company more democratic?
A: Explore Communications, a Denver-based marketing and advertising firm, had staff members collectively determine the company’s values, integrity being one of them. When the company lands a new business opportunity, the staff members review [...]

The Democracy at Work Weekly Tip 12: Be a “Freedom Franchise”

This week, we take a look at Great Harvest Bread Company, the largest group of specialty bread retailers in the United States with over 200 bakeries in 39 states. We’ll explore Great Harvest’s pioneering “freedom franchise” model and their democratic practice of choice.
Q: How can I promote choice within my franchise while maintaining a high-quality [...]