So, Here's My Story...

Have you ever hired a close friend or a family member? There is so much that is wonderful about hiring someone you already trust. But there are also inherent risks: what happens if things go wrong? Will you lose both an employee and the relationship? Let’s talk about untangling the risks and rewards of hiring friends and family. Why is that important for business? People rarely move through life in lockstep. If something goes wrong, how do you fire your best friend? Conflict at the best of times can be a challenge. Dealing with it with someone who is close to you in your personal life, in addition to your professional life, can feel even more fraught. Sometimes, instead of dealing with the conflict, we just assume they’ll also just know it isn’t working and will leave on their own. But you have to be prepared beforehand to deal with conflict, even when the professional might bleed into the personal. Because really, business is absolutely personal. Unfortunately, people have a story that they shouldn’t have in