The Power of Employee Ownership
At deciBel Research, being an employee-owned company is more than just a business model—it is the foundation of our culture and the key to our ongoing success. Every engineer, analyst, and support professional on our team has a direct stake in our future, fostering a deep sense of pride, accountability, and innovation in the critical work we do for our national defense and intelligence customers. This shared investment in our collective future creates a uniquely collaborative and empowering workplace environment where individual dedication directly drives corporate achievement.
Read on to discover what our employee-owners have to say about how this structure shapes their daily work, drives their professional growth, and what being an employee-owner at deciBel Research truly means to them.
What does employee-ownership mean?
"Being an employee-owner means having a unique connection to the success and growth of deciBel Research. It’s not just about a paycheck or completing tasks; it’s about being an active participant in the company’s long-term vision and success. In my daily work, I feel responsible as both a stakeholder and an influencer, committed to living out deciBel Research’s values and culture."
--Project Manager
“It means I have a direct impact on the success of deciBel Research. Knowing I am an employee-owner motivates me to give my best every day and reminds me that we’re all in this together.”
--Executive Leadership Team Member
“I know I make a difference and that drives me to do my best every day."
--Senior Analyst
“It means being part of a group where we all share the same goals and we work together each day to achieve it."
--Safety & Quality Team Member
“The ESOP provides a clear incentive to individually succeed so that the company and my fellow employee-owners succeed. We are one big team sharing in our successes."
--Software Engineer
"Being an employee-owner is about shared success. Everyone at deciBel has a stake in the company’s performance which naturally builds a stronger sense of accountability and long-term investment. The incentive to contribute to that success only grows over time."
--Scrum Master and Software Developer