Tag: global competency
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Chuseok: How to Celebrate the Korean Way
If your business travels in early October take you to Korea, knowledge of the following Chuseok customs will prepare you to engage in intelligent conversation about this traditional harvest festival.
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Catalonia & Spain: 4 Cultural Differences
As the Catalonian referendum continues to make international headlines, people around the world are asking about the cultural distinctions between Catalonia, a region in northeastern Spain, and the rest of the Spanish territory. During my business travels to Barcelona, Spain, the phrase ‘Catalonia is not Spain’ has not only been heard, but viscerally experienced during…
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Arabic in the 2018 Business World: Three Reasons to Learn Arabic
The U.N. Arabic Language Day is celebrated on Dec. 18 every year, the following 3 reasons will not only inform you, but encourage you to consider learning Arabic in 2018.
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Corporate Telephone Etiquette: A Wake Up Call for Millennials
In an era when everyday communication methods involve GIF keyboards, Snapchat filters, and group messaging, young professionals are poorly trained on verbal telephone conversations. If you fall into this category, consider these 5 guidelines for corporate telephone etiquette.
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Art of Conversations in the Millennial Age
To dispel this stereotype and strengthen millennial interpersonal skills, avoid these four modern communication mishaps.
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6 Holiday Tips for Graciously Visiting Both Families
6 Holiday Tips for Graciously Visiting Both Families
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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
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Five Reasons to Hire a Veteran
employers can learn about a veteran’s past, and future goals beneficial to aiding in transition to a new work culture. Below are five reasons to hire a veteran using Third Space Thinking by Ernest Wilson.
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The Changing Face of S.T.E.M.
Science. Technology. Engineering. Math. The STEM field is consistently at the forefront of global innovation, and on November 8, we commemorate it with National STEM Day.
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UN Day: Potential in (Workplace) Diversity
Consider implementing inclusivity trainings or diversity workshops to maximize what your diverse team can achieve together.