The recruitment of senior-level talent represents a strategic organisational decision with far-reaching implications for corporate performance, governance, and long-term sustainability.

Birth order remains one of the most powerful lenses for understanding sibling dynamics in family enterprises. A sibling’s place within the family system often influences behaviour, leadership style, relationship patterns—including relationships with in-laws—and the values later passed on to the next generation.

While bringing in outsiders offers significant opportunities, it is not without risks, and the decision requires careful consideration of both the business and family dynamics.

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.

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.

Latest research shows that most companies are already making good use of employee benefit trusts.

Contrasting trends across the professional staffing sector as businesses navigate ongoing market uncertainty according to latest research.

Employees are expecting more clarity, more honesty, and a leadership presence they can actually read.

Employees with positive work relationships are significantly more likely to take proactive action according to new research

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.

Due to their unique structure: the constant overlap of family, ownership and management, communication becomes not just important, but absolutely fundamental for family businesses.

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.

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.

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.

The biggest barrier to knowledge-sharing isn’t technology – but rather psychology and AI can help address this issue.

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.

Post-nuptial agreements, legal contracts signed after marriage, can play a vital role.

Who really has the power to influence and shape decisions in a family business?

New data reveals that British workers want their employers to do more about workplace stress.

Shareholders agreements are important to minimise potential conflicts in family firms