People Matters | FAMILY BUSINESS UNITED

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United

Workers 'Disillusioned' By Recent Pay Inflation & No Pay Rises

After a year of pay exceeding inflation, the tables seem to be turning on worker pay expectations as employers take stock of regulation...

Novus Supports Whitbread’s New National College Partnerships

Nov 144 min read

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

Novus Supports Whitbread’s New National College Partnerships

Novus Property Solutions is supporting its longstanding client, hospitality company Whitbread, as it reveals brand new national further...

Is 'Parent Guilt' An Issue For Staff In Your Family Business?

Nov 122 min read

Is 'Parent Guilt' An Issue For Staff In Your Family Business?

For half of managers with children, balancing their job with family life has become an overwhelming challenge, leaving many to feel like...

Executive Pay In Family Business: Striking The Right Balance

Jeff Noble - Director, Private Wealth Family Office, BDO Canada LLP

Nov 63 min read

TWYD & Co

Executive Pay In Family Business: Striking The Right Balance

As family-owned companies grow, they face increasingly complex challenges, and none may be as important as the issue of executive...

Nov 54 min read

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

One Day Everyone Will Exit

The exit of your family office team is inevitable. The time to take action is now and preparing now will help ensure a transition that...

Gen Z - The Generation That Wants It All

Oct 232 min read

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

Gen Z - The Generation That Wants It All

Businesses are struggling to manage Gen Z as new research reveals that they demand more from employers than any previous generation....

Employment Rights Bill Triggers Employer Confusion

Oct 212 min read

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

Employment Rights Bill Triggers Employer Confusion

The Bill, which has been touted as the biggest upgrade to rights at work for a generation, brings forward 28 separate reforms. However,...

Small Business Index Reveals A Slowing Job Market

Oct 172 min read

Business Operations

Small Business Index Reveals A Slowing Job Market

QuickBooks Small Business Index Reveals Decline and Stagnation in UK SMB Employment and Vacancies for September 2024 Intuit’s latest...

Harnessing The Strengths Of Family Relationships For Long-Term Success

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

Oct 14 min read

People Matters

Harnessing The Strengths Of Family Relationships For Long-Term Success

Maximising family ownership in a business and leveraging the strengths of familial relationships can be a game-changer for long-term...

The Finance Director: Often The First Non-Family Executive Appointment

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

Sep 253 min read

TWYD & Co

The Finance Director: Often The First Non-Family Executive Appointment

Family businesses are known for their deep-rooted values, strong heritage, and long-term vision. When it comes to bringing in the first...

Staff Failing To Make The Most Of Their Workplace Benefits

Sep 93 min read

Staff Failing To Make The Most Of Their Workplace Benefits

According to new research from talent solutions expert Robert Walters’ upcoming Benefits Guide. The guide – surveying 3,000 professionals...

Maintaining Control Across Generations: The Family Protector

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

Sep 43 min read

Family Office

Maintaining Control Across Generations: The Family Protector

In family-run businesses, keeping control over operations, wealth, and legacy across generations can be challenging. A Family Protector...

A Sad State Of Affairs According To STEP Report

Sep 43 min read

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

A Sad State Of Affairs According To STEP Report

The majority of solicitors and professionals who help plan their clients’ estates have either seen instances of actual or suspected...

Working With Different Generations For An Inclusive & Diverse Workforce

Sep 23 min read

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

Working With Different Generations For An Inclusive & Diverse Workforce

In today's rapidly evolving work environment, businesses are encountering a unique challenge: managing a workforce that spans multiple...

Aug 293 min read

Business Operations

The Big Stay: 71% Hesitant To Move Jobs

Global recruiter Robert Walters has warned professionals that ‘hanging onto a job’ which no longer serves your career could not only be...

Apprenticeships Across The UK & Their Benefits

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

Aug 231 min read

Business Operations

Apprenticeships Across The UK & Their Benefits

Apprenticeships are playing an increasingly vital role in family businesses across the UK, offering numerous benefits to both employers...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

Aug 233 min read

People Matters

Narcissistic Behaviour In Family Firms

The impact of narcissistic behaviour in family businesses is a complex and often destructive force that can affect both the operational...

Successful Leaders Make Space For Staff To Challenge Decisions

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

Aug 213 min read

People Matters

Successful Leaders Make Space For Staff To Challenge Decisions

Leaders should foster a culture of positive, constructive challenge, which can help mitigate risks and improve decision making, according...

When Permanent Isn’t Practical: The Value of Interim Managers

Aug 213 min read