Both Paul Costello and J.R.W. “Wick” Sloane have personally known Evan S. Dobelle, the president of the University of Hawaii System, for 25 years. But, Mr. Dobelle says, that’s not why he hired them. ...

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Q. Can you do business with a friend without damaging the relationship? A. Years ago, when I wanted to sell my first house, I gave the listing to a friend who had just gone into real estate. The ...

Many successful family businesses globally hit top levels under the stewardship of the sons and daughters of the founders. Weaned on business, people like Mukesh Ambani of Reliance Industries, India, ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The sudden shutdown of an after-school program in Syracuse is now uncovering broader questions about an organization’s practice of hiring friends and family members. MORE: Temporary ...

The federal firearms agency should do more to avoid ethical issues with the hiring of special agents, a watchdog recently reported. Michael Horowitz, Justice Department inspector general, sent a ...

Bringing friends into a workplace can seem like a natural way to build trust and camaraderie, but it can quickly create unforeseen challenges. While personal bonds may make collaboration easier, they ...

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