Global Gift Giving in Northern Europe
While gifts are not traditionally exchanged between business associates in this region, the holiday season is a wonderful opportunity to express gratitude and goodwill with a culturally-appropriate token.
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Global Gift Giving Customs in Central & Eastern Europe
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Global Gift Giving Customs in Central & Eastern Europe
As part three of cross-cultural gift giving worldwide, let’s explore the different implications when giving and receiving gifts in Central and Eastern Europe (CEECs), as defined by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The countries included in CEECs are Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia, and the three Baltic States: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
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Navigating the Holiday Season with Your Significant Other
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Navigating the Holiday Season with Your Significant Other
There may be no specific right or wrong way for families to spend the holidays together, but there could be better ways for you to approach holiday traditions and expectations.
6 Holiday Tips for Graciously Visiting Both Families
6 Holiday Tips for Graciously Visiting Both Families
Chihuahua, Mexico: A Guide for Intercultural Success
If you are a first-time business traveler or entrepreneur seeking global expansion into Chihuahua, Mexico, consider the following 8 international tips and facts.
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Kindness in the Workplace
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Kindness in the Workplace
While spreading kindness is good, it’s better to find simple ideas on a daily basis. Here are 5 ways you can carry on workplace goodwill, even after World Kindness Day
Building Better Businesses: Modern Ethics for Employers
For business owners, this rising trend means paying extra attention to company values and ethics, to avoid alienating potential employees and customers. In order to boost your business’ ethical transparency, respect modern business ethics as follows.
How To Manage Disabilities in the Workplace
3 tips to act respectfully with people who may be different from you to promote your understanding.
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World Standards Day: What the World Agrees On
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World Standards Day: What the World Agrees On
The theme for 2017 is “Standards Make Cities Smarter.” If you want to participate in events that celebrate World Standards Day, here are four fun activities you can engage in to make your mid-October more enjoyable.
The Power of Positivity in your Career
A positive thought can ripple outwards, impacting all aspects of a person’s day favorably. Similarly, negative thoughts can create detrimental ripples that persist throughout the day.