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When Questions About Family Remuneration And Pay Become Personal
Differences in remuneration between siblings or family members can create tensions and ultimately lead to significant issues within family businesses.

David Twiddle - Managing Partner, TWYD & Co
Oct 13, 20253 min read


Irish Executives Risk Falling Behind If They Fail To Bring Their AI Game
ERF warns that leadership and workforce planning must evolve as AI reshapes Irish industries. Irish business leaders risk being left...

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


Why Every Family Business Needs A Shareholders’ Agreement
Family businesses are the backbone of the British economy, representing a significant share of private enterprises across the UK. Whether...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 6, 20253 min read


Why Family Businesses Benefit From Mindful Leaders
Family businesses are unlike any other form of enterprise. They are often built on legacies, shared identities, and deeply personal...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 23, 20253 min read


Leadership Myths Holding Business Leaders Back
Discussions about leadership are everywhere – it’s all over LinkedIn, on podcasts and there’s plenty of quotes about vision, inspiration...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 12, 20254 min read


Businesses Benefit From Work Ethic & Commitment From Ex Offenders
New research from the IT asset disposal company DSA Connect, which runs programmes to support prisoners in developing new work skills and...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 9, 20253 min read


Professional Job Vacancies Rise Across The World’s Largest Firms
Global professional job vacancies saw a +9.2% month-on-month increase in July compared to June. The increases were broad-based across the...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 27, 20253 min read


AI, Transformation & Sustainability Give Rise To Looming Skills Gap
AI, transformation demands and sustainability targets are driving the growth of new roles in the boardroom, but C-Suite leaders are...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 26, 20253 min read


UK Employers Now Find It Harder To Hire Skilled Mid-Level Talent
58% of UK business leaders report that they find it more difficult to hire skilled mid-level talent now compared to three years ago. With...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 28, 20253 min read


Leaders Who Fail To 'Walk The Talk' Suffer Setbacks
Leaders who say one thing but do another aren’t just letting their teams down — they’re harming their own performance too, according to...

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


Why Wellbeing Is Crucial For Family Business Success
In the world of family businesses, the lines between professional and personal often blur. Your teams aren't just employees; they're...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 2, 20252 min read


The Currency Of Continuity – Trust In Family Businesses
In family businesses, trust isn’t just a virtue—it’s the cornerstone of success. While strategy, financial discipline, and innovation all...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 25, 20254 min read


Keeping It In The Family – But Not In the Boardroom
Family businesses form the bedrock of the global economy. From traditional high-street shops to cutting-edge tech start-ups, the...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 25, 20253 min read


We’re Family Too: The Importance Of Relationships With Non-family Employees In Family Firms
Kiran Kandade, Nan Jiang and Joyce Ko from the Family Business Team at Brunel University share their thoughts on the importance of...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 6, 20259 min read


More Than A Seat At The Table – What Family Businesses Need From A NED
Most family businesses reach a point where the board needs more than just familiar voices around the table. This usually happens as the...

David Twiddle - Managing Partner, TWYD & Co
May 30, 20255 min read


One-In-Four Workers Take Time Off Due To Stress
One-in-four (24%) UK employees have taken time off work in the past 12 months due to stress, new research from Avilio has found. The...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Nov 28, 20242 min read


People Crisis Challenge For UK Economic Growth
New data has revealed a growing talent crisis in British businesses that could derail UK economic ambitions in light of a growing tax...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 27, 20242 min read


The Skills Required By Tomorrow's Family Business Leaders
The family business leaders of tomorrow will need to cultivate a diverse set of skills and competencies to successfully navigate the...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 24, 20242 min read


The Double-Edged Sword Of In-Laws In Family firms
Family businesses are often seen as the backbone of many economies, with success stories that span generations. Built on strong personal...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 22, 20244 min read


The Power Of Emotional Capital In Family Firms
Family businesses stand apart from other enterprises in many ways, but one of the most defining characteristics is the powerful interplay...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 21, 20245 min read
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