Stockport-headquartered and employee-owned wholesaler, Parfetts, has announced the appointment of Zoe Taylor (pictured) to the new role of employee voice manager.
Taylor, who has held several roles at the firm, will be responsible for supporting team members and lead the maintenance, communication and future development of the employee ownership culture at Parfetts. She will work alongside groups at the wholesaler’s depots to arrange employee activities around social and charity events and keep abreast of employee ownership developments that may benefit the company.
Martin Race, chairman of the Employee Trust Board, said:
“Parfetts’ continuing success is based on its people, who are all part-owners of the business. Zoe’s appointment will further strengthen our employee-owned culture, structure and processes, and I wish her all the best in this important role.”
Commenting on her new role, Zoe Taylor said:
“I’m excited to start my new role and champion employee-ownership within the business. Parfetts is growing quickly and employee-ownership is an essential part of that success.”
Employee-owned businesses are totally or significantly owned by their employees and account for 4% of UK GDP annually. According to the Employee Ownership Association, businesses that operate this model achieve higher productivity, greater levels of innovation and are more resilient to economic turbulence. They also have more engaged, more fulfilled and less stressed workforces.
Guy Swindell, joint managing director of Parfetts, which has been employee-owned since 2008, said:
Employee-ownership is part of our DNA, and we are always looking for ways to improve the experience for our team members and enhance the benefits of the model to the business. Zoe brings a real passion for Parfetts to the role.”
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