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Buzzworks to Create 40 Jobs In Edinburgh
One of Scotland’s leading hospitality groups, Buzzworks, has launched a major recruitment drive in Edinburgh as it prepares to open its...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Mar 202 min read


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....
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 23, 20242 min read


The Importance Of Apprenticeships For Family Businesses In The UK Today
Family businesses are the backbone of the UK economy, representing around 88% of all UK companies, employing over 14 million people, and...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 1, 20246 min read


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...
David Twiddle - Managing Partner, TWYD & Co
Sep 25, 20243 min read


When Permanent Isn’t Practical: The Value of Interim Managers
Family businesses often face moments requiring major decisions—whether it’s passing the baton to the next generation, preparing for a...
David Twiddle - Managing Partner, TWYD & Co
Aug 21, 20243 min read


Recruitment, Retention & Motivation In Family Firms
Family businesses carry a unique charm and a set of challenges when it comes to employing staff. While they often excel in fostering a...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 10, 20243 min read


Michael Bolsters Recruitment Team
Finance and accounting recruitment specialist Michael Way has joined Pertemps to bolster the team in Edinburgh. Though he will be based...
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Feb 23, 20241 min read


Berry Recruitment’s East Anglian Expansion
A recruitment agency in King’s Lynn has partnered with facilities management organisation EMCOR UK to supply workers across East Anglia....
Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Feb 5, 20242 min read


All Primed And Ready For Further Growth
Prime Appointments (‘Prime’) are a family-owned and family-run recruitment agency, who believe in doing things differently. They’re...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 18, 20236 min read


Empower & Engage: The Key To Developing Teams In Innovative Companies
When employers are looking to build up a team for an innovative project, they can often fall into the trap of looking for someone new...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 14, 20233 min read


Employing Family Members In The Family Firm
Employing family members should be no different to employing non-family but there are some areas to avoid when employing family members...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 12, 20233 min read


Recruiting, Retaining And Motivating Staff In A Family Business
Family businesses need to position themselves as attractive propositions to appeal to new executives. It is well documented that many...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 2, 20232 min read


Don’t Wait For Hybrid To Settle Down – It Won’t
Key Thoughts: The new world of hybrid working is complicated and changing all the time. It is tempting to put off major decisions until...
Mark Essex - KPMG
Feb 1, 20235 min read


Top HR Approaches To Boost Employee Engagement
New research explores the top practical approaches for HR to boost employee engagement in 2023. Key Findings: 72% of UK staff believe...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jan 1, 20232 min read


UK Family Firms To Go On ‘ESG Hiring Spree’ In 2022
There were a record number of job vacancies in the UK this year centred around environment, social and governance (ESG) – with more...
Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 6, 20215 min read


Family Businesses Shouldn’t Hunt for Superstar CEO’s
It’s a dilemma that faces family businesses all too frequently. We saw it recently when we worked with a $4 billion global manufacturing...
Josh Baron - BanyanGlobal
Aug 24, 20204 min read


Cultural Significance In Family Firms
When it comes to family business, one of the biggest challenges they face in the near full employment economy in which they operate is...
Ben Fowler - Western Pension Solutions
Jun 30, 20173 min read
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