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How family offices can capitalise on the hybrid working opportunity

September 2, 2022

With many employers introducing models that combine in-office and remote work, some of the more traditional family offices are still resisting the move to hybrid working. David Morel, CEO of Tiger Recruitment, asks, when the world around them is changing, what risks do they face if they hold back?

Hybrid working is gathering pace. Research consistently shows it is the arrangement most employees prefer, and increasingly employers are responding by introducing models that combine in-office and remote work. Even leading investment banks, including Deutsche Bank, BNP Paribas and Barclays, are committing to more flexible working.

How to give equal opportunities to employees in family businesses?

November 30, 2021

The nature of the family business human capital is complex. Family and non-family employees have the potential to offer unique and distinct contributions to the firm. Yet some human resources practices might be perceived as a preferential treatment to family employees over non-family ones.

This could be detrimental to the reputation of family business, being perceived as socially irresponsible, and potentially limiting their ability to attract qualified nonfamily employees, which could ultimately affect the company’s long-term performance.

Transitioning from a family business to a family brand

July 17, 2021

One of the greatest challenges any business experiences in transforming from a profitable small business to a legacy enterprise is navigating the waters of succession. An effective succession plan requires more than just moving names around on an org chart or a legal charter. To invest in its future, a family enterprise must build the power of its brand.

Many family enterprises develop strong branding around their visionary founders. But what happens to this brand when the next generation assumes leadership? We explore how a family enterprise should build the power of its brand in conjunction with succession planning.