Outside Staff

Read about hiring, managing, and retaining non-family staff in your business. These articles address recruitment, workplace culture, and integrating outside employees with family ownership.

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 and drawbacks of bringing in an outside manager to run your family business.

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.