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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 283 min read


Businesses Embracing AI But Staff Fears Of Job Losses Remain
New research from Uswitch business savings experts reveals that small business owners are either optimistic (34%) or supportive (37%)...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 103 min read


The Conversation That Never Quite Happens
Why families stall around people and leadership—and what helps move things forward Most families don’t call us in a crisis. They get in...

David Twiddle - Managing Partner, TWYD & Co
Jul 82 min read


The Key Challenges Facing Business Leaders In The UK Today
Leading a business in the UK today demands more than just commercial acumen. In a climate shaped by uncertainty, evolving workforce...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 43 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 22 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 305 min read


Mental Health And Well-Being In The Workplace
In today's fast-paced and high-pressure work environments, employee mental health and well-being are not just “nice-to-have” extras—they...

Justyna Kowalska, Senior HR Consultant - AAB
Apr 253 min read


The Conversations That Stick: Reflections Of A Family Business Headhunter
Over the years, I’ve sat in dozens of briefing meetings about senior hires in family businesses. On the surface, they often start the...

David Twiddle - Managing Partner, TWYD & Co
Apr 104 min read


Building A Leadership Team Before A Family Business Sale
Selling a family business is one of the biggest decisions an owner will ever make. It’s not just about the business itself—it’s about the...

David Twiddle - Managing Partner, TWYD & Co
Mar 105 min read


A Guide To Employee Ownership Trusts
An Employee Ownership trust ('EOT') is a special form of trust that holds shares in a company on behalf of its employees. It facilitates...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 14, 20244 min read


Workers 'Disillusioned' By Recent Pay Inflation & No Pay Rises
After a year of pay exceeding inflation, the tables seem to be turning on worker pay expectations as employers take stock of regulation...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 10, 20242 min read


Novus Supports Whitbread’s New National College Partnerships
Novus Property Solutions is supporting its longstanding client, hospitality company Whitbread, as it reveals brand new national further...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Nov 14, 20244 min read


Is 'Parent Guilt' An Issue For Staff In Your Family Business?
For half of managers with children, balancing their job with family life has become an overwhelming challenge, leaving many to feel like...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 12, 20242 min read


Executive Pay In Family Business: Striking The Right Balance
As family-owned companies grow, they face increasingly complex challenges, and none may be as important as the issue of executive...

David Twiddle - Managing Partner, TWYD & Co
Nov 6, 20243 min read


One Day Everyone Will Exit
The exit of your family office team is inevitable. The time to take action is now and preparing now will help ensure a transition that...

Jeff Noble - Director, Private Wealth Family Office, BDO Canada LLP
Nov 5, 20244 min read


Gen Z - The Generation That Wants It All
Businesses are struggling to manage Gen Z as new research reveals that they demand more from employers than any previous generation....

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 23, 20242 min read


Employment Rights Bill Triggers Employer Confusion
The Bill, which has been touted as the biggest upgrade to rights at work for a generation, brings forward 28 separate reforms. However,...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 21, 20242 min read


Small Business Index Reveals A Slowing Job Market
QuickBooks Small Business Index Reveals Decline and Stagnation in UK SMB Employment and Vacancies for September 2024 Intuit’s latest...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 17, 20242 min read


Harnessing The Strengths Of Family Relationships For Long-Term Success
Maximising family ownership in a business and leveraging the strengths of familial relationships can be a game-changer for long-term...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 1, 20244 min read


The Finance Director: Often The First Non-Family Executive Appointment
Family businesses are known for their deep-rooted values, strong heritage, and long-term vision. When it comes to bringing in the first...

David Twiddle - Managing Partner, TWYD & Co
Sep 25, 20243 min read
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