Operations

The Pros and Cons of Hiring Family Members

It’s a question as old as business itself: should you, or should you not, hire family members to work for your company? Both statistical analysis and anecdotal evidence show that the merits of such a decision will ultimately depend upon individual factors unique to your business. There are some companies for which hiring in the family encourages: productivity, loyalty, and a sense of belonging–and there are some companies where...