Tag: Cross-cultural business
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5 Cross-Cultural Business Tips for the Holy Month of Ramadan
Approximate 2019 U.S. Ramadan dates: the evening of May 5 to the evening of June 4 This May, Muslims worldwide share in fasting, festive dinners, and faith. Ramadan is crucial to Islam, so we share key information that will be helpful when conducting business with Muslim counterparts or traveling abroad: The General Fasting Process Perhaps…
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Celebrating Japan’s Golden Week: 4 Official Holidays 2019
One of Japan’s most cherished celebrations, Golden Week spans April 29 – May 5th. This week is a special time when the entire country celebrates cultural traditions by observing four historical holidays. Companies close their doors and employees enjoy a week of paid vacation. Global business takes a pause to celebrate each of the four…
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National East Meets West Day
National East Meets West Day – also known as Elbe Day – is observed on April 25th and commemorates the 1945 day when the Soviet Allied force and U.S. troops met at the Elbe River that runs near Torgau, Germany. Photographs were taken two days after the meeting historically commemorate the event, resulting in some…
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Go – Green or Go Home: 5 Eco-Tips on Being more Green at Work
April 22nd marks International Earth Day, the official celebration of the modern environmental movement which started in the 1970s. Global Warming is a critical issue today and as inhabitants of this planet, it is our duty to take care of it. Make green action a priority both personally and professionally. Here are 5 ways to…
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Passover: How to Be The Best Guest at a Seder
It is that time of year again, the temperature starts rising, flowers start blooming and that only means two things, Spring and Passover are right around the corner. If you’re like most people attending their first Seder, you may have some culture questions about the customs and what to expect during this beautiful tradition shared…
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National Humor Month 2019
Cracking a joke can prove tricky to execute overall, especially within a professional environment. Navigating the concept of comedy at work, can be a challenge. Comedy within a work space of varying cultures, is an even greater challenge. In honor of April as National Humor Month, consider these four tips to ensure jokes are…
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The Benefits of Diversity and Inclusion
Travelers by Pexels Our team was stumped – we just couldn’t find a unique approach that wasn’t cliché or corny for a new proposal. I looked around the room and realized our team was homogenous in gender, race, and age. Luckily, we were in the midst of the hiring process and one of our top…
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8 Ways to Celebrate International World Happiness Day
Happiness is a fabulous state of mind – many of us can remember the days and times that have brought us the happiest memories. Wouldn’t it be amazing to be happy for the majority of your life? Believe it or not, happiness can be influenced by where you live. The World Happiness Report is a…
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10 Tips for Home Organization for Spring Equinox
Spring Greetings by Pexels As the first crocuses and daffodils begin to peek out of the ground and the days grow warmer, it’s important to prepare for the coming summer months ahead. March 20-21st marks spring equinox in the northern hemisphere. On this day, the sun shines directly onto the equator, and the length of…
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10 Tips for Successfully Handling the Cultural Implications of Smartphones
A recent study by the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology found that smartphone use undermines the benefits and enjoyment of real world, face-to-face interactions. In an age of all things digital, how do we balance the utility of technology with real life engagement? We dove into the research and here’s what we found. We Live…