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People-Matters


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
Nov 26, 2025


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.
Nov 21, 2025


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.
Nov 18, 2025


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.
Nov 17, 2025


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.
Nov 16, 2025


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.
Nov 4, 2025


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.
Nov 4, 2025


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.
Nov 4, 2025


Post-Nuptial Agreements: Safeguarding Family Businesses & Preserving Heritage
Post-nuptial agreements, legal contracts signed after marriage, can play a vital role.
Oct 30, 2025


Decision Making In Family Businesses: Who Holds The Power?
Who really has the power to influence and shape decisions in a family business?
Oct 29, 2025


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.
Oct 28, 2025


The Importance Of Shareholders' Agreements For Family Businesses
Shareholders agreements are important to minimise potential conflicts in family firms
Oct 22, 2025


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.
Oct 16, 2025


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.
Oct 16, 2025


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.
Oct 14, 2025


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.
Oct 13, 2025


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...
Oct 9, 2025


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...
Oct 6, 2025


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...
Sep 23, 2025


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...
Sep 12, 2025

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