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Three Strengths that Can Help Family Firms Survive Covid

Family businesses are unique, with many advantages that stand them in good stead during times of crisis. While there are unique strengths for family-owned firms working in a world changed by Read More...

Category: Applied and Practice

Author: Doug Baumoel

What Airbnb Can Teach Entrepreneurs About Layoffs

In May of 2020, Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky sent a letter to all Airbnb employees around the world announcing the layoff of nearly 1,900 of the 7,500 employees (referred to as "teammates), Read More...

Category: Commentary

Authors: Tommaso Minola , Mario Salerno and Daniel Agyare

How to Care for Your Team During a Crisis

Walt Disney nailed it when he said that good customer relations begin with good employee relations. Fred Smith, the courageous entrepreneur and founder of FedEx, felt that way too, and his company Read More...

Category: Applied and Practice

Authors: Theodore L. Waldron and James C Wetherbe

Working from Home: Tips for Employees and Business Owners

The coronavirus pandemic is forcing employees around the world to work from home. Although remote work has existed for decades, it's not ideal for everybody. Many employees who are accustomed to Read More...

Category: Applied and Practice

Author: Jay Mulki