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Whose Job Is It to Manage Freelancers?

Harvard Business Review

And as part of a contingent staffing strategy, emerging businesses and startups can afford access to outstanding technical experts that would otherwise be cost prohibitive on a full-time basis. Others are new to managing or stronger technically than as a supervisor. Here’s the problem. Some are excellent.

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Keeping It Professional When You Work in a Family Business

Harvard Business Review

Fallouts with family over work can cause a tremendous amount of anger, sadness, and shame , says Rob Lachenauer, CEO and cofounder of Banyan Family Business Advisors. ” One smart strategy is to tap an independent board member to evaluate your progress and performance so you can get smart career advice and reviews.