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Why Family Business Owners Struggle To Let Go
Running a family business for many business owners is a privilege and something that they take incredibly seriously. Over their time in...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 5, 20232 min read


Winning The War On Talent In Family-Run Business
Family-run businesses have long been the backbone of economies worldwide, contributing to employment, innovation, and economic growth....

Kim-Adele Randall, Authentic Achievements
Aug 23, 20233 min read


Refining Your Flexible Working Offering
Giving your workforce access to a wider range of flexible working arrangements can be a powerful tool for family run businesses to...

Charles Pigott, Mills & Reeve LLP
Aug 21, 20233 min read


Why Apprenticeships Are Good For Business
According to GOV.uk, total UK apprenticeship participation is 740,000 for 2021/22, forming a sizeable chunk of the UK workforce. Despite...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Aug 15, 20233 min read


Is Fear Running In Your Family Business Workplace?
Fear is a primal emotion that has characterised human nature from the very dawn of evolution. It is a basic yet crucial emotion that is...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 14, 20234 min read


Empower & Engage: The Key To Developing Teams In Innovative Companies
When employers are looking to build up a team for an innovative project, they can often fall into the trap of looking for someone new...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 14, 20233 min read


How Conversational Capacity Can Improve Workplace Communication
When people leave organizations, they often cite poor workplace communication as a top reason for moving on. But in the age of the...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 14, 20234 min read


The Challenge Of Rewarding Family Members
Employing family members can present a number of challenges for the family business owner; occasionally it forces families to consider...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 12, 20233 min read


Top HR Approaches To Boost Employee Engagement
New research explores the top practical approaches for HR to boost employee engagement in 2023. Key Findings: 72% of UK staff believe...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jan 1, 20232 min read


Recruitment Costs Likely To Swamp Small Family Firms
Small businesses set to be swamped with almost £23 billion in recruitment costs alongside cost of living crisis according to latest...

Sophie Andrews - Content Creator, Family Business United
Dec 16, 20224 min read


Salary Transparency Is Important In Recruitment
With the landscape of an unprecedented labour shortage, a new nationwide poll has revealed that businesses that don’t publish salaries...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 13, 20223 min read


Gen Z & Millennials Value Training & Development
New research conducted amongst UK workers has revealed that Gen Z and Millennials are prioritising training and development more than any...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 1, 20222 min read


Time For Neurodiverse Boards
Many directors recognise that diversity on boards is no longer a nice to have in today’s world. It is a vital element that ensures the...

John Harte - Integrity Governance
Nov 9, 20223 min read


Becoming A Successful Global Employer
Across the world, the fallout from two years of restricted movement, the rapid pace of technological change and a growing global sense of...

Sophie Andrews - Content Creator, Family Business United
Oct 25, 20223 min read


Experts Reveal Factors That Could Be Increasing Staff Turnover
There are many factors to consider when it comes to staff turnover – but while some may be inevitable, such as retirement, a change in...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 10, 20225 min read


People With Meaningful Jobs Make More Impact
Employees who find their job meaningful increase the likelihood of better performance reviews by suggesting ways of improvement for their...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 14, 20222 min read


Selecting The Right Recruitment Approach In Today’s Tough Market
The pandemic has ignited a recruitment crisis, leaving a UK-wide demand for workers. According to a British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 14, 20223 min read


Attracting Outside Talent Is Key Growth Factor For Family Firms
Opening up the board of directors to talent from outside the founding family prevents family dynamics from disrupting the functioning of...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 11, 20212 min read


Recognising The Red Flags Of Workplace Mental Health
Organisations have a responsibility towards their staff. The expression mens sana in corpore sano, usually translated as “a healthy mind...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 26, 20205 min read


Key To Self Belief Is Emotional Flexibility & Resilience
Self-efficacy can be built by developing the emotional flexibility of employees, according to new research from Nyenrode Business...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 27, 20202 min read
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