Changing the Conversation on Pay Transparency
In the world of executive search, questions like “what is your current salary?” or “what are your salary expectations?” are commonplace. However, for certain candidates, these questions can be problematic. Leah McGillivray Palko shares her…
Once Partners, Now Enemies: How to Manage Shareholder Disputes
Disagreements between business partners are a grim reality when operating a private company. However, if these little squabbles snowball into full blown shareholder disputes, it’s time to seek help before it’s too late…
How to Adjust Your Financial Planning with Your Life Stages
As your life stage, circumstances, and goals change your financial planning focus should evolve concurrently. The financial needs of individuals entering the workforce will differ from newly-weds, families with young children, or empty-nesters…
CFO Succession: Is Your Business Ready?
The CFO is one of the most influential executives after the CEO, and perhaps one of the most visible—does your organization have the right person or a succession plan in place? While you may…
Employee Retention: The Power Behind Emotional Connection
Are you building emotionally resilient relationships with your team members? Do you have a firm grasp on how your team is feeling these days or are you too focused on moving to the next task…
Can I Be Held Personally Liable For Company Debts?
In our previous articles, where we help business owners and directors navigate various financial challenges, we discussed the importance of consulting with a licensed insolvency trustee (LIT) and the various options available when experiencing financial…
The Great Rehire: Talent Acquisition’s Fever Pitch
With many North American companies getting back-to-business, talent acquisition is taking a new shape—and at a blistering pace. Charlene Bergman, Managing Director of Farber’s Interim Management & Executive Search practice, was…
Avoid the Ticking Tax Bomb in Your Family Business
"You must pay taxes. But there's no law that says you have to leave a tip." Wise words from a classic Morgan Stanley ad. Taxes are inevitable part of creating wealth through your business…
My Company Is Insolvent—What Are My Options?
After running the numbers, you’ve determined your company is insolvent. With that in mind, what are your options as a business owner? Although it may seem like a dire situation, there can be positive…
Understanding Your Group Benefit Plan. Is It Enough?
Group benefit plans, which vary from one organization to another, provide employees with a range of benefits which may include insurance, investments and health benefits. In this article, Vincent Heys addresses the underlying question—is…