Families and the advisers who support them have the opportunity to make a vast positive impact in the world. To harness this potential, they need to develop governance processes—such as family councils, boards, and succession plans–with a Family Enterprise Mindset. A Family Enterprise Mindset goes beyond surface issues and unlocks the capacity of the family to do good. A Family Enterprise Mindset, grounded in values and enhanced by agility, can help fuel a family’s legacy far into the future. Join Paul Andrews for an interactive masterclass, with Greg McCann and Dr. Thomas Epperson, which explores the ways that families and advisers can develop a Family Enterprise Mindset by Leading with Values, Developing Capacity, and Practising Agility.

Join Paul Andrews and Torsten Pieper from Generation6 as they explore the evolution of a family in business that undertake a liquidity event and then need to re-evaluate and determine their why. The session explores some of the differences between a family in business and a family of wealth, the cohesion that binds them together and some of the reasons why the family may drift apart. It looks at the central message around purpose, what binds the family together and how this will change once there is no family business as part of the mix and looks at how to create a transformative family office that is fit for purpose and aids in creating family unity, ensuring that all of the capitals (human, intellectual, social and spiritual) are engaged enabling family members to have ownership of the next stages in their journey.

In this latest family business insight session, Paul Andrews speaks to Alex Atherton about Generation Z, the future of the family business workplace and how family firms can look to recruit, retain and motivate the best of the youngest generation in the workplace. Going forward Generation Z will represent over 25% of the UK workforce by 2025 and businesses need to understand what makes this generation tick, what they are looking for in terms of opportunities and how to market these in order to attract the necessary staff going forward. The session covers a range of topics from the factors and circumstances that have influenced a generation, living through uncertain economic times, a pandemic and the growth of social pressures that are shaping the desires and work intentions of the future workforce. We also explore some of the characteristics of Gen Z, what they are looking for and how important it is for family businesses to tell their story, be authentic and honest, reinforce the opportunity and to listen and showcase their newest recruits to demonstrate their words are real too. Gen Z are different but they are bright, academic achievers and able to focus when they need to. Businesses need to be heard by them, career opportunities need to be presented in the right way and Gen Z want to be engaged. Family businesses have a story to tell and are well placed to use their authenticity to attract the right people but from day one, retention and motivation is on the agenda and it is really important the family firms do deliver on any promises made because this is a generation that knows what they want and they will move on if they feel that the opportunities are not being delivered. Watch the recording and join us for a fascinating insight into the world of Gen Z and how to adapt your business so that it is more likely to be of interest to your future employee pool.

Listen to Paul Andrews and Guillermo Salazar explore some of the generational challenges associated with family firms and how conversations and understanding can help drive alignment and create engagement by building bridges between the generations. The session covers a number of themes including the need to understand individual biases and preferences, history and values, the emergence of a shred dream and alignment of purpose.

In this session Paul Andrews speaks to Jean Santos and Celine Casamina from Business Consulting Resources about the findings from their latest 'Women Leaders in Family Enterprise' research project that explored the experiences of women in family business with regards gender bias and imposter syndrome. The conversation explores the findings, some of the differences between the results for the US and UK and looks at some of the possible reasons for some of the findings too. 49% of all respondents acknowledged having experienced some degree of gender bias, of which 24% in the UK and 43% in the USA felt that this came from fellow family members. There were statistically significant results confirming that there are still challenges balancing family and work responsibilities, that women felt the need to work harder than others to prove themselves and that imposter syndrome remains prevalent today. This is an ongoing project but the initial findings clearly demonstrate that more needs to be done, education is needed and that plenty more conversations need to be had, role models identified and celebrated and certain societal matters still need to be addressed too.

Paul Andrews was joined by Bev Mitchell from Beverley Mitchell Consulting to talk about the powerful and positive impact that purpose and values in family businesses and how they can be a clear differentiator when fully embedded into the culture of the organisation. Check out the session and see how to start defining your values, the role of leaders in creating the environment for the culture to evolve and be embedded in the family business DNA and identify ways that the culture, purpose and values can be a means of competitive advantage, help develop better relationships with stakeholders and ultimately help to recruit members of Generation Z into the workplace. As Bev quite simply sums it up, "Culture is quite simply the way that we do things around here and purpose and values should be the very essence of your family business DNA."

Paul Andrews was in conversation with Kristin Keffeler from the USA as part of the 2023 Global Family Business Summit organised by Family Business United where they discussed all things next generation and some of the challenges faced by the rising generation and next generation when entering or considering entering into the business. Kristin herself saw her father create, list and sell a significant business and now uses her experience to help others, having written a number of books on the topic, notably when significant levels of wealth or large, multi-generational businesses are involved. Plenty of insight and takeaways in the discussion which as Paul confirms was a "fresh, authentic and honest insight into some of the traps that the next generation need to be aware of and avoid. Kristin shared some great thoughts on how there is a need to be authentic and happy with who you are and to continually seek to learn, push boundaries and develop skills to achieve your goals." Enjoy the conversation and if you want to find out more check out the recent book that Kristin published, The Myth Of The Silver Spoon, here

A leading food firm has turned to an HR leader from the UK’s drinks sector, as it adds to its new-look senior management team. Macphie Ltd has hired Paul McGovern to the newly created Head of Human Resources role, bringing with him years of experience working as a HR head for some of the world’s biggest beverage brands. The Glaswegian joins following more than eight years at Edrington and has worked as Head of HR for household brands like Heineken and The Macallan. Paul will now manage the personal development of more than 250 staff members at Macphie – looking especially at the training and boosting of digital skills across the team, while supporting the family business’s company culture. Paul said: “The role very quickly made sense to me. Having worked in the food and drink industry for the best part of two decades, I’ve always been aware of Macphie’s very high reputation." “There’s a reason why it has a base of high tenure among staff and that’s because Macphie is an extremely well-run business, with a strong family ethos and people-led company culture. It’s now my job to protect and enhance that wherever I can." “There are big growth plans and the hard-working team are central to that. By working closely with each other we can continue to be proud of the work we’re doing in a sector that is extremely important in Scotland and the UK.” Paul left Glasgow Caledonian University with a Masters in Logistics before taking up logistical roles at Exel, DHL, Scottish & Newcastle PLC and Heineken thereafter. It was there that Paul made the transition into HR, after showcasing an adept skill of managing relationships with trade unions while overseeing staff. The hire enhances Macphie’s new-look leadership team with the food firm recently announcing a string of impressive appointments, including Donald MacDonald as Operations Director and Ed Widdowson as Strategy and Sustainability Director. Andy Stapley, Chief Executive at Macphie Ltd said: “Paul brings with him some incredibly valuable experience and skills. Having worked for some of the top drink brands in the world, we’re delighted to be welcoming Paul into an already-strong leadership team." “The appointment adds another driven, skilled and highly experienced operator to the Macphie leadership team. We’ve added some excellent talent in the past 12 months which is critical in our push for global expansion.” Originally founded in 1928 in Glasgow, the company later relocated to Glenbervie, near Stonehaven, in 1973, it has since grown to have 250 employees with revenues of over £70m. Macphie Ltd is now an internationally renowned ingredients manufacturer, producing a wide range of products across its core categories of sauce, bakery and ice cream inclusions, as well as offering plant-based and gluten-free options. Macphie’s vision is to be the go-to partner for food brands around the world, turning ideas and creativity into practical solutions. Its passion for making life easier for chefs and bakers is reflected in its “simply clever” strapline.

The new range, introduced under family run Celebration Packaging’s SolutionWare brand, includes sandwich packs, rectangular salad containers with hinged lids, and deli containers with separate lids. Celebration Packaging Managing Director Nick Burton says: “Our new ranges of high-clarity tamper-evident food containers feature a patented safety lock lid, giving tamper proof protection to prepared foods. These new ranges are manufactured with a minimum of 30% post-consumer rPET recycled plastic, and are therefore not liable for the plastic packaging tax. Once used, the packaging can be rinsed and recycled through kerbside collection.” Both the rectangular tamper-evident rPET salad containers with hinged lids, and the square tamper-evident rPET deli containers, with separate lids, are available in 8oz, 12oz, 16oz, 24oz and 32oz sizes. An rPET tamper-evident triangular sandwich pack with hinged lid is also available. Celebrating 40 years of innovative off-the-shelf packaging solutions Celebration Packaging – based in Stanley Street, Burton upon Trent - has been supplying innovative off-the-shelf catering disposables since 1983. Today, the SolutionWare brand encompasses a wide range of essential foodservice packaging solutions, from hot and cold drink cups and salad and deli containers, to platters, trays and bar accessories, and microwavable and tamper-evident containers. The SolutionWare brand sits alongside the PrintPac brand which offers a wide range of custom print and bespoke packaging options from drinks coasters to placemats and cutlery sleeves, and the EnviroWare® brand which was established over 17 years ago to deliver exciting and innovative sustainable food and drink packaging. Ensuring product integrity while enhancing reputations “Tamper-evident food packaging helps to ensure product integrity by providing a visible indication as to whether the container has been opened or compromised. It also helps to prevent contamination and preserve the quality and freshness of the product,” concludes Nick Burton. “These new high-clarity rPET packaging solutions ensure excellent product presentation, and whether it is for fresh salads, deli products or sandwiches, the use of tamper-evident packaging in any foodservice business delivers added confidence for consumers. Ensuring tamper-proof protection for food while also specifying packaging which is made from a percentage of recycled material and can be recycled, can also enhance an operator’s reputation.”

One of Glasgow’s oldest family businesses is donating a four-figure sum to Beatson Cancer Charity to assist in the provision of essential podiatry care for cancer patients. Allied Vehicles, through the Allied Vehicles Charitable Trust, will provide a grant of £2,000 to Beatson Cancer Charity, a vital organisation dedicated to supporting those affected by cancer in the west of Scotland. This generous donation will specifically fund the charity’s highly demanded Wellbeing Services, focusing on essential podiatry treatment for cancer patients. Beatson Cancer Charity works alongside The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre (The Beatson) in Glasgow; one of the UK’s most advanced and busiest NHS cancer centres which delivers an unprecedented level of care to thousands of patients. The charity provides over 1,200 podiatry sessions every year, addressing critical issues which can arise in patients’ feet as a result of their cancer treatment. Chemotherapy can damage nails and the surrounding tissues, which can lead to severe infections and complications. Podiatry equipment must be single-use, as mandated by NHS infection control policy. The past few years have seen podiatry product costs rise sharply, in some cases by almost 25%, leaving Beatson Cancer Charity with an annual cost of just over £8,000. The Allied Vehicles Charitable Trust’s contribution will support the purchase of vital podiatry equipment and products, ensuring the continuation of this indispensable service for three months. Claire Bradley, head of wellbeing at Beatson Cancer Charity, said: “We are so grateful for this generous support from the Allied Vehicles Charitable Trust. Podiatry treatment is vital for patients during and after chemotherapy and this grant will allow us to continue delivering this important service to patients at The Beatson.” Allied Vehicles founder Gerry Facenna expressed the company’s enthusiasm for the support, stating, “Words can never truly express how important charities like this are to people going through cancer treatment. Cancer touches every family, including my own, and we are honoured to support Beatson Cancer Charity in continuing to the provide these invaluable services to their patients.”

A recruitment agency in King’s Lynn has partnered with facilities management organisation EMCOR UK to supply workers across East Anglia. Berry Recruitment anticipates that it will provide many new roles to candidates who will benefit from the relationship. Training on the job, highly competitive salaries and career development opportunities are designed to attract workers to fill a variety of roles. The partnership highlights the need for candidates and shows that the region’s economy is in a positive state, with EMCOR UK helping drive it forward. Lauren Kirby, who secured the partnership for the agency, said: “Our relationship with EMCOR UK creates really attractive opportunities. Job hunters don’t just look at a salary, they examine the whole package which is why we offer so much in order to find the best." “The market is still candidate-driven and the emphasis must be on offering more than anyone else, which is what we do to find the staff for EMCOR UK. We supply them with workers in various sectors, including the sugar and water industries, in locations including Bury St Edmunds, Newark and Cantley." “We have a team of experienced recruiters and are pleased that EMCOR UK has placed their trust in us to provide the staff they need.” Steven Thomson, from EMCOR UK, said: “We are known for our commitment to creating a positive and inclusive working environment, valuing diversity and promoting a collaborative atmosphere, where colleagues feel seen, heard and recognised." “This inclusive culture not only enhances teamwork but also encourages innovation and creativity across the workforce.” Jobs include production operatives, industrial cleaners, cleaning supervisors, scaffolders, welders, forklift divers as well as other roles. Already many of those who Berry have supplied have been offered permanent jobs with competitive salaries. Berry Recruitment is part of Berry Recruitment Group that works from nearly 40 locations across England and Wales. EMCOR UK provides a range of customer-centric solutions through workplace transformation, integrated facilities management, project solutions, data-led asset management services and carbon reduction.

Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame has invested in a new state-of-the-art industrial robot to improve its packaging capabilities. The Faversham-based brewery has been using an automated industrial robot on its keg-filling line for the past 20 years. It removes empty 50l and 30l kegs from pallets and places them on a conveyor, where they travel to undergo a cleaning process and are refilled, before the robot then palletises them again ready for loading and delivery. Chief Engineer Mark Bowes said: “When we installed the robot, we named it ‘Frank’ after former longstanding team member Frank Rush, who used to move and stack the cask and kegs back in the day.” After more than two decades of service, however, Frank’s operating system had become outdated, so Shepherd Neame decided to invest in an upgraded version. It is the first phase in a £400,000 programme of investment that the brewery has planned for its keg plant over the coming year. In addition to boasting a state-of-the-art operating system, the new robot, provided by German company KUKA, is faster, consumes less energy and is easier to maintain. It was delivered and Shepherd Neame’s production team undertook installation and extensive testing before it began full operations. Director of Brewing Mike Unsworth said: “When we decided to replace Frank with a newer model, it seemed apt to continue the tradition by calling the new robot Frank Jr.! He can process up to 2,000 kegs in one day, and will help ensure we are able to meet demand for our keg beers in the most efficient way possible.”