greatness of the Finnish culture in his publications, which efforts have been highly appreciated by the Finnish government and various public and private organisations. Media In 2015 Lewis won the prestigious SIETAR Founders Award. This award, with its citation "Making a World of Difference", is granted to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding commitment and service to the intercultural field. Fish Can't See Water by Richard D. Lewis and Kai Hammerich won the Management Book of the Year award in Denmark in 2013. The book has been cited since then in many highly acknowledged business magazines, newspapers and blogs for its practical approach and tips on how national cultures impact corporate strategies and their execution. Lewis publishes regularly articles in the worldwide read business magazine, the Business Insider. His articles focus mainly on tips and background information for doing successful business with different cultures of the world. In 2016 Richard Lewis Communications plc was "named and shamed" for failing to pay several employees the National Minimum Wage. However, this relates to a situation dating to 2013, when a change in the system of deductions for accommodation and meals meant that the company inadvertently and temporarily paid less than the National Minimum Wage to some members of its domestic staff. As soon as this was clarified, arrears were paid in full to the staff concerned, and the system was changed to comply with National Minimum Wage legislation. This action was acknowledged in a case closure letter from HMRC in which the Compliance Officer said he was 'satisfied' that all arrears had been paid and that the correct rate was now being paid. Publications "Fish Can't See Water: How National Culture Can Make or Break Your Corporate Strategy" (2013), , published by John Wiley & Sons “When Teams Collide: Managing the International Team Successfully” (2012), , published by Nicholas Brealey International “When Cultures Collide: Leading across Cultures” (2018, 2006, 1999, 1996), , published by Nicholas Brealey International “Cross Cultural Communication: A Visual Approach” (2008, 1999), , published by Transcreen Publications “The Cultural Imperative: Global Trends in the 21st Century” (2007, 2003), , published by Intercultural Press “Humour across Frontiers” (2005), , published by Transcreen Publications “Finland, Cultural Lone Wolf” (2005), , published by Intercultural Press “The Billingers” (2009, 1985, 1976), , published by Transcreen Publications “The Road from Wigan Pier: Memoirs of a Linguist” (1998, autobiography), , published by Transcreen Publications References