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Christmas is celebrated in many cultures all over the world. However, every country has their very own ways and customs. We'll show you some special traditions from France, Germany, Italy and Brazil.

A warm welcome to Sophia Heinemann, this month’s guest blogger and current intern at LSIC. Sophia is from Germany,and shares with us her observations on British etiquette and how to be polite in the workplace.

With all eyes on Japan, with the Rugby World Cup in full swing, our latest blog post examines Japan’s relationship with the game of rugby and highlights three important Japanese cultural values that will help you to navigate your stay in Japan, whether on business or for pleasure.

Remote and remote working are no longer the exception; they have become the norm as organisations recognise the benefits and talented professionals look for an employer that offers a flexible approach to working. Managed well, virtual team members can be more productive and more engaged, saving the organisation time and money. But too often, they find themselves feeling isolated and unsupported - 'out of sight, out of mind'. This blog post explores how organisations can put in place the right conditions for virtual employees to be successful.

The recent news that Jacob Rees-Mogg, the new leader of the House of Commons, has 'imposed' a style guide on his staff has caused great consternation. The question we explore in this blog post is whether this particular style guide is wrong or can it be a positive initiative to implement a corporate style guide.