The next generation joined without a family employment policy
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Composite scenario, not a documented case
Draft case study, pending legal review.
What happened
Family members joined the business through informal conversations, with no shared entry criteria, role definitions, or review process.
What it cost
Expectations differed between family members and non-family executives, creating tension around performance and progression.
The family agreed a written employment policy and a transparent approval process.
A family employment policy protects relationships by making expectations explicit.
The Gold Standard it maps to
Educational only, not legal advice
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