Outside Staff

Advice on integrating non-family employees into your family business successfully. Topics include hiring practices, managing conflicts between family and outside staff, and getting value from external expertise.

Bringing Consultants Into Your Family Business

Hiring a consultant can fill skill gaps in your family business without the time and cost of training or permanent staff.

Hiring and Firing Within a Family Business

How to hire and fire fairly in a family business without letting family ties compromise your company's health.

Motivating Outside Employees in a Family Business

Keep outside employees motivated in family businesses by offering short-term rewards and fostering an inclusive workplace atmosphere.

Resolving Conflicts Between Family and Outside Employees

Handle conflicts between family and outside employees fairly so your business runs smoothly and staff can work together effectively.

Taking on Outside Staff in Your Family Business

Hiring outside staff for your family business requires finding people with the right skills and personality to fit your team's culture.

The Pro's and Con's of Hiring an Outside Manager

Weigh the benefits of hiring an outside manager for your family business against the challenges of bringing in an outsider.

Using the Firm-Specific Knowledge of New Business Members

Help new family business members hit the ground running by building on what they already know about your company.