For family firms of all sizes and generations, clarifying who does what is central to both business performance and family harmony.

For family businesses, community is not a peripheral concern—it is central to their identity, operations, and longevity.

The simple truth is that for the vast majority of Americans dreaming of creating and sharing wealth through a multigenerational family business, a disappointing scenario is more likely.

Veritage International has published a new global research report highlighting significant, often overlooked risks facing business families during wealth and ownership transitions.

The great British retreat from the spare-room office is no longer a boardroom theory; it is a statistical reality.

Most succession conversations default quickly to structure: who gets what, when, and on what tax terms. Those questions matter. But they’re not the whole picture.

Recruitment has always been one of the quiet fault lines running through family businesses.

Passing a family business from one generation to the next requires careful planning, clear communication, and a long-term strategic mindset.

Taking a look at the future role of AI with respect to jobs and how there are plenty of opportunities that could lead to better productivity.

A new report from Livingston James in association with EY - Investigating the Future CEO, exposes an important leadership and technology adoption challenge for organisations across Scotland.

Strong leadership makes a measurable difference to business performance and apprenticeships can help create future family business leaders.

Hiring non-family members is not a sign of failure in a family business. It’s a sign of maturity.

The recruitment of senior-level talent represents a strategic organisational decision with far-reaching implications for corporate performance, governance, and long-term sustainability.

Birth order remains one of the most powerful lenses for understanding sibling dynamics in family enterprises. A sibling’s place within the family system often influences behaviour, leadership style, relationship patterns—including relationships with in-laws—and the values later passed on to the next generation.

While bringing in outsiders offers significant opportunities, it is not without risks, and the decision requires careful consideration of both the business and family dynamics.

New data from international recruitment firm Robert Half has revealed that UK employers are entering 2026 with a strong appetite for growth, despite ongoing economic uncertainty.

Among businesses already using AI, one third have reduced hiring of graduates or entry-level staff, although 62% say AI has had no impact on hiring so far.

Latest research shows that most companies are already making good use of employee benefit trusts.

Contrasting trends across the professional staffing sector as businesses navigate ongoing market uncertainty according to latest research.

Employees are expecting more clarity, more honesty, and a leadership presence they can actually read.