Ever thought about taking your team training online? It might sound obvious to some, but moving the traditional classroom learning online takes blood, sweat and tears (almost, literally). Not only to convince the senior level of the efficiency of the program, but also to keep your team(s) motivated to join the training and stick to […]
What is Diversity at the Workplace? “Diversity can be defined as acknowledging, understanding, accepting, and valuing differences among people with respect to age, class, race, ethnicity, gender, disabilities, etc.” – Etsy et al. (1995) As globalization continues to grow rapidly, an increasing number of firms need to understand and accept the existence of a more […]
Cultural Intelligence UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Dominika W. and Maya M. talk about the essential etiquette in conducting business in the UAE. As-salam alaikum is the customary greeting and means peace be upon you to which the reply is Wa alaikum as-salam – and upon you (be peace). Inshallah means God willing and is often […]
Multinational corporations operate in more than one country and have a lot of employees belonging to different cultures. This diversity in the workforce creates language barriers that can hinder or slow down corporate operations. What Is a Language Barrier? Before further discussion, let’s first understand what a language barrier is and what types of language […]
For many years it has been tested and proven that whenever a business is to engage in a new territory, understanding the new location, customs, expectations, acceptable practices and customer attitudes is vital to a firm’s stability and success. The business landscape can be challenging if the proper preparation is not done before entering into […]
It wouldn’t be a start to the New Year without having made some resolutions. Here are our top resolutions to keep you on track with your career. Pssst… obviously, learning a new language features on this list. Awareness – Don’t be a stick in the mud, grow! Make every day a new learning and developing […]
The Training & Development Show ME 2016 had so much to offer, to visitors and exhibitors from unique learning methods, improved talent management solutions and many other strategic development variables. Here are our 5 most prominent takeaways from the show: 1. Online & Blended Learning is the Latest Trend It was easy to conclude through […]
With a population of over 1.37 billion and a culture dating back thousands of years, the Chinese have traditions and customs that not only affect their personal lives but also how they conduct everyday business activities. While it can be quite a challenge to learn all the business etiquette and cultural nuances of the Chinese, […]
As more companies focus on serving an increasingly multicultural and globalized workplace, the need for a bi-lingual and multilingual workforce is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Whether companies partner with international firms, open offices abroad or simply strive to meet the needs of a diverse customer base, their ability to communicate in multiple […]
What is a Communication Breakdown? Communication Breakdown is a situation where the communication taking place between two (or more) people is either inconceivable, wrongly comprehended or entirely absent. It can be caused by any of the following situations between the two parties: Conflicting opinions or actions Unpleasant behavior Ignoring or avoiding each other The workplace […]
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