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Hiring Defies Ongoing Economic Uncertainty
New data from international recruitment firm Robert Half has revealed that UK employers are entering 2026 with a strong appetite for growth, despite ongoing economic uncertainty.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
4 hours ago2 min read


Gen Z Face Growing Jobs Drought As SMEs Ramp Up AI In 2026
Among businesses already using AI, one third have reduced hiring of graduates or entry-level staff, although 62% say AI has had no impact on hiring so far.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
5 days ago2 min read


Businesses Making Good Use Of Employee Benefit Trusts
Latest research shows that most companies are already making good use of employee benefit trusts.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 9, 20252 min read


Contract Hiring Continues To Show Signs Of Resilience
Contrasting trends across the professional staffing sector as businesses navigate ongoing market uncertainty according to latest research.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 8, 20252 min read


What Employees Really Want From Their Leaders In 2026
Employees are expecting more clarity, more honesty, and a leadership presence they can actually read.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 4, 20253 min read


Positive Work Relationships Lead To Proactive Behaviour At
Employees with positive work relationships are significantly more likely to take proactive action according to new research

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 26, 20252 min read


5 Ways To Look After Your Mental Health At Christmas
Caring for your mind and mood can help you enjoy the festive season more fully. Think of it as giving yourself a present, the gift of mental wellbeing.

Ben McGannan, Managing Director, Wellbeing People
Nov 21, 20254 min read


Why Communication Is The Lifeblood Of Modern Family Businesses
Due to their unique structure: the constant overlap of family, ownership and management, communication becomes not just important, but absolutely fundamental for family businesses.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 18, 20253 min read


Leading The Family Business In 2025: Leadership Traits That Matter Most
Global markets, technological disruption, and complex succession challenges demand a new style of leadership: one that combines strategy, people skills, and a long-term vision.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 17, 20254 min read


What Kim Kardashian Can Teach Us About Divorce
Many people don’t realise that a couple can get divorced with just one lawyer to take out the adversarial approach by both working with the same lawyer to receive the same advice.

Alison Bull, Partner, Mills & Reeve
Nov 16, 20252 min read


Tackling Imposter Syndrome In Family Business Successors
Next generation members in family businesses face lots of challenges and one that's increasingly being recognised is the role of imposter syndrome in future leaders.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 4, 20253 min read


Why Managers Hoard Knowledge – And How AI Can Help Stop It
The biggest barrier to knowledge-sharing isn’t technology – but rather psychology and AI can help address this issue.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 4, 20252 min read


Strong Family Identity Protects Leaders From Workplace Loneliness
Leaders with strong family networks are less likely to let feelings of loneliness at work spill over into their home lives, finds new research from Durham University Business School.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 4, 20252 min read


Post-Nuptial Agreements: Safeguarding Family Businesses & Preserving Heritage
Post-nuptial agreements, legal contracts signed after marriage, can play a vital role.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 30, 20255 min read


Decision Making In Family Businesses: Who Holds The Power?
Who really has the power to influence and shape decisions in a family business?

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 29, 20253 min read


Workplace Stress Fuels Shift In Employee Expectations Around Health Support
New data reveals that British workers want their employers to do more about workplace stress.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 28, 20252 min read


The Importance Of Shareholders' Agreements For Family Businesses
Shareholders agreements are important to minimise potential conflicts in family firms

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 22, 20253 min read


Skills Over Salaries: The Professional Edge Defining The UK Workforce
As economic pressures persist and the talent market evolves, new data reveals a fundamental shift in employee priorities.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 16, 20252 min read


Companies Must Do More To Silence Culture Around Microaggressions
Companies have to take stronger action against toxic workplace cultures that allow microaggressions and the silencing of victims to continue, says new research.

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 16, 20252 min read


Finding & Measuring Social Value In Family Business
With their sense of legacy, long-term thinking and deep community links, family businesses are different from corporates in that they often have several different ways to measure success beyond short-term profit.

Daniel Usifoh - Co-Founder & Director, Axiom Sustainability
Oct 14, 20254 min read
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