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

As economic pressures persist and the talent market evolves, new data reveals a fundamental shift in employee priorities.

Companies have to take stronger action against toxic workplace cultures that allow microaggressions and the silencing of victims to continue, says new research.

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.

Differences in remuneration between siblings or family members can create tensions and ultimately lead to significant issues within family businesses.

ERF warns that leadership and workforce planning must evolve as AI reshapes Irish industries. Irish business leaders risk being left...

Family businesses are the backbone of the British economy, representing a significant share of private enterprises across the UK. Whether...

Family businesses are unlike any other form of enterprise. They are often built on legacies, shared identities, and deeply personal...

Discussions about leadership are everywhere – it’s all over LinkedIn, on podcasts and there’s plenty of quotes about vision, inspiration...

New research from the IT asset disposal company DSA Connect, which runs programmes to support prisoners in developing new work skills and...

Global professional job vacancies saw a +9.2% month-on-month increase in July compared to June. The increases were broad-based across the...

AI, transformation demands and sustainability targets are driving the growth of new roles in the boardroom, but C-Suite leaders are...

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 a quarter stating they are having to pay a premium for this talent. Research from global talent solutions provider Robert Walters indicates that a sustained decline in graduate and entry-level recruitment is contributing to hiring challenges. As fewer professionals enter the workforce at the early career stage, organisations are now experie

Leaders who say one thing but do another aren’t just letting their teams down — they’re harming their own performance too, according to new research from Durham University Business School. The study shows that acting inconsistently with stated values often causes leaders to feel shame, leading to avoidance behaviours and poorer task performance. This can undermine overall leadership effectiveness. Conducted by Dr Anders Friis Marstand, Professor Olga Epitropaki and Dr Ziya Et

In the world of family businesses, the lines between professional and personal often blur. Your teams aren't just employees; they're...

In family businesses, trust isn’t just a virtue—it’s the cornerstone of success. While strategy, financial discipline, and innovation all play critical roles, it is trust—deep, often unspoken—that underpins the resilience, cohesion, and longevity of family-run enterprises. Unlike corporate environments where contracts, formal hierarchies and performance metrics define relationships, family businesses often operate within a more informal framework. Decisions are influenced not