Jonathan Richards

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HR & Management 6 min read

The DIY manual to nailing company culture

Even if DIY isn't your favourite task in the world, it's still a much needed job. And there are certain things you wouldn?t trust others to do and want to do yourself. Similarly, in the business world, you can outsource elements of your business from accounts to HR admin but building and fostering a positive workplace culture, isn't one of those.

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HR & Management 4 min read

Positive company culture is the answer to the productivity puzzle. Here’s why

When it comes to productivity, the UK has been dawdling behind other countries for decades now. Other countries such as France, Germany and the US all produce more work in a week than the UK.

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HR & Management 4 min read

Why SMEs should care about company culture

Investing in your culture is an investment in your people, says Breathe CEO Jonathan Richards. Here's why SMEs should care about company culture.

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HR & Management 4 min read

How company culture can make or break your SME

There is no hiding place for small businesses anymore. Operating in an era of unprecedented connectivity, everyone can have a voice, says Breathe's Jonathan Richards.

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HR & Management 3 min read

Animal magnetism: “Conquering the workplace zoo

It doesn’t matter what kind of business you run; effective communication is vital for creating strong relationships with colleagues and customers alike. But do you ever feel that when it comes to engaging with some employees, something always seems to get lost in translation?

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HR & Management 4 min read

12 questions CEOs should want to be asked when interviewing

It's always immediately obvious to me whether the candidate across the table from me is serious about working for my company, by the response I get when at the end of the interview I ask: “Do you have any questions for us ”.

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HR & Management 4 min read

Dragons’ Den: The anti-entrepreneur TV show

The way that Dragons' Den portrays pitching to angels is harming British entrepreneurialism, argues Jonathan Richards.