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.

LinkedIn
Learn more about Face2Face HR

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.

LinkedIn
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.

LinkedIn
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.

In this episode of the Oxford Business Podcast, Ben is joined by Samantha Harman, a Style Coach and Editor-In-Chief, about the impact of clothing on personal branding and business success.

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

• Unconscious bias in the workplace
• The importance of confidence
• Your wardrobe's relation to business success

More about the guest:
Samantha Harman is a Style and Confidence Coach, helping ambitious women finally quit their imposter syndrome, stop wasting money on clothes they never wear and feel good in their style and their bodies.

LinkedIn
Learn more about The Style Editor

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 Mike Woodward, founder and director of Opera Anywhere to discuss the arts in Oxfordshire and the impact of COVID on the sector.

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

• The importance of flexibility in business
• Collaborating with the community
• Overcoming the difficulties of running an arts business

More about the guest:
Mike Woodward initially started Opera Anywhere back in 2000. With its beginnings as a way to celebrate the new millennium, Opera Anywhere has only continued to grow since then, Opera Anywhere tours opera productions, as well as managing corporate and public entertainment events across the UK, visiting theatres, villages halls and music festivals. They also provide singing waiters and wedding singers throughout Oxfordshire and beyond.

LinkedIn
Learn more about Opera Anywhere

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 Sabiene North, CEO of Be Free Young Carers to discuss their work to support young carers in Oxfordshire.

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

• The work that goes into running a small charity
• Charities and the cost of living crisis
• How businesses can support local charities

More about the guest:
Following a 22-year career in Wealth Management, Sabiene joined Be Free Young Carers in March 2020 before taking over as CEO in 2022. Her role at Be Free Young Carers is vital for leading the team, bringing in funds, liaising with the community, corporates and raising awareness of the important work the charity does.

In her spare time, Sabiene is passionate about getting involved in the community, in her roles as a trustee of Supershoes and a run leader at her local running club.

LinkedIn
Learn more about Be Free Young Carers

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 Emma Finneron, owner and managing director of ByEmmaJaneInteriors as they discuss her work within interior design, her prestigious awards within the sector and the importance of tailoring services to the client.

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

• The positive impact of interior design
• Finding solutions to client issues
• Interior design client motivators
• How awards can benefit a business
• Working within a male-dominated sector

More about the guest:
Emma Finneron is an Oxford-based interior designer with over 30 years of experience working in the world of fashion, property and interiors. With a passion for architecture and design, Emma is proud to have built an award-winning interior design company helping both residential and commercial clients navigate their way through the world of interiors. In 2022 she expanded the business to incorporate her own construction team and offer project management and coordination on renovations, extensions, new builds and commercial refurbishments and fit-outs.

LinkedIn
Learn more about ByEmmaJaneInteriors

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 James Craddock, owner of Get Support IT Services and Get Radio as they discuss the importance of cyber-security and how Get Support IT Services can assist your business.

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

• How Microsoft 365 can benefit your business.
• The importance of owning a web domain.
• Anti-virus and Endpoint Detection Response software.
• BitLocker and Encrypting your data.

More about the guest:
James Craddock is the owner and founder of Get Support IT Services. Having founded the company back in 2000, the business has now grown to a team of around 30. Get Support IT Services offers a wealth of experience for small and medium-sized businesses across the UK, assisting with every aspect of computer hardware and software support.

James is also the co-founder of Get Radio, a 24-hour DAB radio station that broadcasts across the entire county.

LinkedIn
Learn more about Get Support IT Services
Learn more about Get Radio

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.