In this episode of the Oxford Business Podcast, Ben is joined by Jane Fryatt, HR Consultant at Face2Face HR to discuss the role of HR in creating a positive work environment and how successful HR enables employees to do successful work, fostering innovation and creativity, creating a safe space for raising concerns.

Listen to the podcast to hear expert insights on this and more:

• Understanding HR and best practices
• Attracting and retaining talent
• How to handle difficult conversations
• Implementing a four-day week

More about the guest:
Jane Fryatt is a HR consultant for Face2Face HR. Jane works with small businesses to take the stress away from their HR issues by providing practical, down-to-earth HR advice, becoming part of the team and really understanding the businesses they work with.

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About the Oxford Business Podcast:
The Oxford Business Podcast is a podcast by OBCN, the Oxford Business Community Network, and hosted by Ben Thompson from Thompson & Terry Recruitment.

Ben Thompson: @ben-thompson
Thompson & Terry Recruitment: thompsonandterry.co.uk

The Oxford Business Community Network has been established to provide a trusted, peer-to-peer, group networking opportunity for businesses based in Oxfordshire, where 'people buy people'.

The Oxford Business Podcast is produced by Story Ninety-Four and recorded in their Podcast Studio in central Oxford.

In this episode of the Oxford Business Podcast, Ben is joined by Regina Johnys, co-founder of Databasix, to discuss the importance of data protection. With practical advice and insights, Regina shares her expertise on managing personal data, complying with data protection regulations, and protecting sensitive information.

Listen to the podcast to hear expert insights on this and more:

• The introduction of GDPR
• Guidance on how businesses can approach data protection
• Data usage transparency
• Staff training on data protection

More about the guest:
Regina Johnys is the Director and Co-founder of Databasix, having set up the company in 2015 with Kellie Peters, the CEO of Databasix.

Databasix works to bring people and data together, in order to change the way that data is collected, understood and used. They help individuals within organisations to be able to revolutionise their attitude to data and unlock its true potential and value, ensuring that every item is beneficial at every level.

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Learn more about Databasix

About the Oxford Business Podcast:
The Oxford Business Podcast is a podcast by OBCN, the Oxford Business Community Network, and hosted by Ben Thompson from Thompson & Terry Recruitment.

Ben Thompson: @ben-thompson
Thompson & Terry Recruitment: thompsonandterry.co.uk

The Oxford Business Community Network has been established to provide a trusted, peer-to-peer, group networking opportunity for businesses based in Oxfordshire, where 'people buy people'.

The Oxford Business Podcast is produced by Story Ninety-Four and recorded in their Podcast Studio in central Oxford.

In this episode of the Oxford Business Podcast, Ben is joined by Jamie Knight, Business Development Executive at Fidelity Energy Ltd, to discuss the commercial energy sector and how business can successfully navigate it to combat rising energy prices.

Listen to the podcast to hear expert insights on this and more:

• The factors affecting energy prices
• How an energy broker can save your business money
• The future of the energy market

More about the guest:
Jamie Knight is a Business Development Executive within Fidelity Energy Ltd. Through this role he helps businesses get the best value from their energy contracts, reducing their energy consumption, minimising their carbon footprint and ensuring that their bills are right.

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Learn more about Fidelity Energy Ltd.

About the Oxford Business Podcast:

The Oxford Business Podcast is a podcast by OBCN, the Oxford Business Community Network, and hosted by Ben Thompson from Thompson & Terry Recruitment.

Ben Thompson: @ben-thompson
Thompson & Terry Recruitment: thompsonandterry.co.uk

The Oxford Business Community Network has been established to provide a trusted, peer-to-peer, group networking opportunity for businesses based in Oxfordshire, where 'people buy people'.

The Oxford Business Podcast is produced by Story Ninety-Four and recorded in their Podcast Studio in central Oxford.