ETHICS
Family Business Philanthropy Sets Its Sights on Social Impact Investing
Government aid and charity cannot solve all of society’s problems, leaving openings for family philanthropies to step in and fill the gaps. That is among the findings from a 2016 survey conducted by EY in collaboration with the Center for Family Business at...
Nine Ways for Family Businesses to Ward Off Conflict of Interest
Conflict of interest can erode an organization’s credibility. But for family businesses, these kinds of scenarios can be particularly difficult to avoid. Conflict of interest is defined as a situation in which an individual has competing interests or loyalties, as...
Raising the Ethical Bar in Family Business
PER JOURNAL OF ACADEMIC AND BUSINESS ETHICS : “Increasing expectations are being placed on privately-held businesses regarding governance and ethical compliance processes. Some of those expectations are created internally as owners and founders attempt to follow “best...