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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.

Equality vs practicality – how to divide your estate

November 3, 2007

When deciding how to divide up your estate it is vital to know where each part of your wealth is going. But how important is it to treat all your heirs fairly? Colleen Lief explains how to distribute your wealth and offers examples of those who have got it wrong

Colleen Lief is a freelance journalist based in the US.

Good governance is key to a fair share for all the stakeholders

May 1, 2005

Deep-rooted resentments among siblings can stem from childhood and blight the running of a family’s business. Andrew Keyt explains how effective systems of regulation and open communication between all parties can smooth the path of a company’s trajectory

Andrew Keyt is president of the US chapter of FBN International and executive director of the Loyola University Chicago Family Business Center

Deep-rooted resentments among siblings can stem from childhood and blight the running of a family's business. Andrew Keyt explains how effective systems of regulation and open communication between all parties can smooth the path of a company's trajectory

Fair process and family business governance

September 1, 2004

The relationship between fairness and how decisions are made

Randel Carlock is the Berghmans/Lhoist chaired professor in Entrepreneurial Leadership at INSEAD.
Christine Blondel is senior research programme manager, INSEAD Initiative for Family Enterprise.

The relationship between fairness and how decisions are made

Fair process

June 1, 2003

Justice and fair process in practice: a case study

Christine Blondel is Senior Research Programme Manager, INSEAD Initiative for Family Enterprise.

Justice and fair process in practice: a case study

Fair process

April 1, 2003

Striving for justice and fairness in the family firm

Christine Blondel is Senior Research Programme Manager, INSEAD Initiative for Family Enterprise.

Randel S Carlock is the Berghmans/Lhoist Chaired Professor for Entrepreneurial Leadership at INSEAD.

Ludo Van der Heyden is the Wendel Chaired Professor for the Large Family Firm at INSEAD.

Striving for justice and fairness in the family firm