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7 Talent

How to Retain Talent by Using the Power of Recognition

By Brandi Marek | July 14, 2025

Recognition is absolutely essential for retaining talent and spurring productivity. Here’s how to recognize your people in a meaningful way.

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Multi-Generational Staff Development in Family-Owned Businesses

By Ferguson Alliance | January 14, 2025

An interview with Rob and Brandi on the “Pipeliners Podcast.” Listen in to discover effective strategies for managing and developing staff in family-owned businesses.

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Challenges of Hiring Friends and Family in Your Business

By Brandi Marek | November 4, 2024

Bringing family or friends into your business can be rewarding but complex. From setting clear expectations to managing potential conflicts, there are crucial steps to ensure both your relationships and your business thrive. Here’s what you need to know.

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Building Better Teams: The Art of Effective Onboarding

By Brandi Marek | March 19, 2024

Perhaps no business process is as undervalued and untapped as the onboarding of new team members. Here’s how to do it right.

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A Gameplan for Recruiting Sales Consultants for your Family Business

By Rob Ferguson | August 8, 2023

The first step in your hiring process should be to develop the job requirements and an ideal candidate profile. Here’s how.

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Family Business Hiring Process: 12 Steps to Finding, Hiring, and Onboarding Top Talent

By Brandi Marek | July 25, 2023

Reduce the disruption and expense of employee turnover by hiring the right people. Here’s our hiring process based on best practices.

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Finding the Right CFO for Your Family Business: Essential Requirements and Interviewing Tips

By Ferguson Alliance | June 19, 2023

A good CFO will act as a strategic advisor to the business owners, providing insights and recommendations to support the family’s long-term goals. As one of the top two or three senior leaders in most businesses, it’s essential that you identify and hire the right person!

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How to Create a Family Business Culture Where People Thrive

By Brandi Marek | January 17, 2023
3 things to get right about people

In a tight labor market, your culture can be a competitive advantage and one of the most important factors in determining your success. Here are 3 strategies for creating a family business culture where people thrive.

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Conducting Performance Reviews for Family Members

By Rob Ferguson | August 23, 2022
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Conducting performance reviews on family members can be challenging. Here are our top three tips to make it easier to improve performance and maintain family harmony.

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Managing talent in a family business: 7 challenges and 4 solutions

By Rob Ferguson | August 16, 2022
Managing Talent in a Family Business

It’s challenging to find and retain employees. When you combine family + business, you get some unique challenges that non-family businesses don’t face.

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