Global Diversity Awareness Month
United together by pixabay “The future of the nation lies in the diversity of our people.” [...]
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4 Cross-Cultural Tips for a Successful Office Halloween
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4 Cross-Cultural Tips for a Successful Office Halloween
Halloween reminds us of a cardinal rule in U.S. business - to avoid mixing work and pleasure. This is why during the holiday season, there is a need for a balance between productivity and company morale. Consider these celebratory tips to enjoy a culturally appropriate holiday with colleagues and customers.
National Bullying Prevention Month
Business Discussion --- By © Royalty-Free/Corbis There is a common misconception that bullying only occurs in schools or universities; however, bullying in the workplace is more common than many people realize. According to the 2017 US Workplace Bullying Survey, 60% of U.S. workers have been affected by bullying at some point in their [...]
National Business Women’s Week
Meeting by Pexels It is 2018 and we are in a time in history where women are growing a stronger and louder voice, sense of empowerment and motivation to be part of the businesses world. It is no surprise that women are an essential key for success, their input and creativity give [...]
5 Tips for Positive Attitude Month
Photo taken from Pixabay “Sometimes you win and sometimes you learn” [...]
Unconscious Bias: Halloween Edition
Masquerade by Pexels Today it is common to hear the term “unconscious bias.” What exactly does that mean? Biases are positive or negative prejudices we have towards someone or something. These biases may be conscious and explicit -- or unconscious and implicit. Unconscious and implicit means that they are instinctive [...]
Canadian Thanksgiving
Alberta, Canada by Pexels Oh, sweet Canada! So sweet, people know you as the the land of Maple Syrup. Famous for its beautiful scenery, warm hearted people, spectacular ski slopes, and freezing cold winters. Canada is a culturally diverse country that shares English and French traditions, the best of both worlds. Although [...]
National Book Month
Tunnel of knowledge in Prague's Municipal library by Pixabay Even with an undergraduate, masters or doctorate degree, learning is a life-long journey. Many of us continue to read ebooks, enroll in training sessions, and continue to knowledge quest. In this day and age, there is a greater need for self-education. [...]
3 Reasons and 5 Ways to Celebrate Customer Service Week
Customer Support by Pexels The clear definition of customer service is the help and support provided to customer before, during and after purchase of a product or service. Providing good customer service is required to acquire and maintain customers for growth and competitiveness in the market. Providing customers with support is more [...]
Avoid Cultural Appropriation on Halloween
Ancient Art by Pexels At the end of October, without fail, there will be public outcry about a Halloween costume that one of a number of notables or celebrities wore for the Hollywood party circuit. In fact, many publicists in Los Angeles, California intensely dislike the holiday for just that reason. [...]