Historically, professional advisors primarily focused on business-related matters, often overlooking the unique challenges and intricacies associated with managing a family-owned business. However, there is a noticeable shift toward seeking advice on non-business, yet equally important, aspects of family business.
A recent national study was conducted by MacKenzie and Next Gen Collaborative to understand how family businesses are viewed today. The findings revealed key perception gaps that could be affecting brand reputations, workforce attraction, and overall competitiveness.
This article discusses the pressing issue that is impacting every business and family business in America today: the skyrocketing costs of healthcare. Read the full article.
The article, “Research Reveals Claw-Back Bonus Schemes Can Lead to Big Losses,” debates the pros and cons of “loss-framed” bonuses, or those pre-paid to sales teams and then “clawed back” if targets aren’t met.
The article, “Sharing Leads to Caring: Personal Details Help Cement Coworker Relationships” shares the surprising findings from a recent study published in Organization Science on the macro view of learning personal information about colleagues.
"The Fred Factor: How Passion in Your Work and Life Can Turn the Ordinary into the Extraordinary" details the true story of a seemingly ordinary mail carrier whose approach to work and life has the power to transform the everyday into the extraordinary. Read more about the Fred Factor and Mark Sanborn.
The article, “13 Things That Make Organizations Extraordinary,” by Mark Sanborn, and originally published on marksanborn.com, unpacks two decades of research to reveal what he refers to as the “Lucky 13”, or 13 critical elements that set leading companies apart from the rest.