Professional staff is an essential element of an effective family philanthropy effort; however, it can be a difficult construct to navigate. In this webcast by the National Center for Family Philanthropy, learn how to hire and prepare your staff for success in family philanthropy. Download the transcript and presentation deck for your reference on the topics discussed:
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With the signal of a looming recession, forward-looking employers are preparing for a change in course regarding labor challenges. Taking steps now to prepare for the possibility of future workforce reductions will help companies lower their legal risks. Understanding the nuances of the WARN Act, proper documentation of performance issues, and other reduction in force (RIF) planning measures will ease the transition and reduce risk.
Regulatory Trends Impacting Household Employment
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Employing service providers in your home carries considerable risk. If not handled with extreme care, the process of hiring, termination, and managing day-to-day responsibilities can create liability—and even result in claims of discrimination and retaliation by the employee. This report provides a snapshot of an increasingly complex employment landscape, including laws and trends that are critical to not only protect you and your employees, but create a safer and happier work environment for all parties.
Navigating the Risks of Household Employment
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Taking on the role of a direct household employer can be complicated—even for households with a single employee. This guide includes best practices for navigating the complex environment of household employment and provides practical advice on how to avoid the legal, financial, and reputational consequences associated with non-compliant employment.
As Family Offices evolve and become more complex, attracting the right talent to deliver and manage services requires compensation that is competitive with other professional firms. Join this session to discover how family offices can create a compensation program that attracts unrivaled talent to serve the family. Eric Gonzaga, Principal, Human Capital Services, Grant Thornton Ken Cameron, Director, Human Capital Services, Grant Thornton Moderated by Peter Leo, Director, Human Capital, FOX
It’s no secret the UHNW world is facing a myriad of talent challenges, from increased outsourcing to designing competitive incentive and compensation programs, to convincing the family that the office needs more staff. Join a panel of trusted family office advisors with deep family office HR experience as they address these often-nuanced situations.
Get up to speed on the latest results from FOX’s compensation and benefit survey. Glen W. Johnson, President of Membership, FOX Hilary Leav, Director, Insights & Research, FOX
No matter if a family enterprise is establishing an Advisory Board, Fiduciary Board, or Owners Board, considerations must include the roles that family members might play and how best to prepare them for service. As a fourth-generation Pitcairn family member and family governance leader within a pioneering multi-family office, Andrew Pitcairn shares key strategies to bring the next generation of family leadership up to speed on Board service.
Engaging and Retaining Talent for Family Offices
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The family office talent landscape is more competitive than ever before. Hear from a family office HR expert on how you can employ proven processes to engage and retain. We discussed the importance of the employee experience including flexibility, how roles are constructed, and how you can tailor it to meet your workforce needs. They also discussed competitive total rewards and how leadership has to adapt to be effective in the current talent environment. Additional learning resources will also be provided.
The Changing Role of the Chief Investment Officer
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As families grow their investment function, the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) must provide insight and flexibility to serve varied and changing investment platforms. While much of the CIO’s role is focused on investments and the investment decision-making process, many CIO responsibilities aren’t investment-centric and will impact the long-term success of the investment strategy—and therefore the long-term success of the family office as it continually evolves to meet its mission, goals, and objectives.