Building a sense of justice and belonging: Commitment to family firms from non-family employees

Abstract

Purpose

Employee commitment increases when they perceive their company acts fairly towards them. Family-owned firms can address this important issue and increase perceptions of organizational justice through equal treatment of both family and non-family employees.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Employee commitment increases when they perceive their company acts fairly towards them. Family-owned firms can address this important issue and increase perceptions of organizational justice through equal treatment of both family and non-family employees.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2021), "Building a sense of justice and belonging: Commitment to family firms from non-family employees", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 36 No. 1, pp. 49-51. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-04-2021-0071