Saunas and karaoke: Business customs from across the globe
Each country has a different, yet remarkable way of conducting business and if you?get them wrong, your meeting could be over before it has even begun.
Tag: Business Culture
Moving offices for the sixth time in 13 years
They say moving offices is a sign of growth and progress, but for Tracy Ebdon-Poole it has not been without its headaches and pressures.
Above all else, business culture must come first
By Steve Byrne
Business culture is a key factor for any business, but how do you go about making and communicating changes at a company turning over more than £50m?
Playing the blame game: The Apprentice’s focus on entertainment could have consequences
By Jan Cavelle
The Apprentice makes entertaining TV but doesn’t provide young people with a realistic impression of the real business world, according to columnist Jan Cavelle. She reveals how the show encourages a “me” culture where candidates are often more concerned with their own performance – and blame others when results don’t go their way.
British style of leadership is harmful to business
A lack of engagement among the country’s bosses may be having a harmful effect on British business.