In Portugal, exchanging gifts is not expected when doing business, but small social gifts are more common. When invited to a Portuguese home, bringing red carnations should be avoided as they are a symbol of ________. Revolution Bad faith Courage Illness Click here for the answer! […] Continue reading… from When in Portugal…
It’s the beginning of 2020 and time for another year of corporate travel, which is crucial for any business. Customer meetings still top the list as the reason for business travel, with average travel plans ranging from once or twice a month to once every two months. Business travel supports business goals, skills development, recruitment and initiatives […] Continue reading… from A new decade for business travel
If expats don’t travel back to their home countries, how do they make the best of the holiday season away from home? Their adopted countries’ holiday traditions may be very different from those back home. Many expats bring their own personal and cultural traditions with them, and even incorporate some new traditions from their host country. […] Continue reading… from How do expats celebrate the holidays?
Polish social life is centered in the home partly due to society being so family oriented. When invited to a Polish home, it is always customary to bring a gift. What is the most common gift to give when invited to a Polish home? Something from your home country Box of candy Wine or vodka […] Continue reading… from What gift should you bring?
In 2005 on Inauguration Day, President George W. Bush raised his fist with the index and little finger extended to bring on the cheers. This was the time-honored “Hook ’em Horns” hand signal and slogan of The University of Texas at Austin. Newspapers around the world were aghast at this gesture. In Italy, it was […] Continue reading… from Whoops or how to avoid it
Some of you will be attending the biggest global mobility industry event this week in Boston: ERC’s Global Workforce Symposium. Professional conferences are excellent places to connect names with faces, discover new industry trends, and network with others in your industry. It helps to have a plan before you go. Here are some tips to […] Continue reading… from How to get the most out of a conference
In Japan there are many different festivals and celebrations throughout each year. Aside from Respect for the Aged Day, what else is celebrated in September? Vernal Equinox Children’s Day Culture Day Autumnal Equinox Click here for the answer! […] Continue reading… from What just passed in Japan?
Coaching is something we hear a lot about and which can have tremendous value for individuals, whether it’s used for career development or as support in a stressful or new situation, such as helping to acclimate someone to a new environment. Being an international assignee is a 24/7 job. Expats don’t know what to expect and […] Continue reading… from Coaching is not only for kids
This coming Friday is Bring Your Manners to Work Day! The Protocol School of Washington created this day, observed on the first Friday of September each year, as a reminder to treat others with courtesy and respect in the workplace. Good business etiquette comes from having empathy for others. Organizations that build a culture of […] Continue reading… from Bring Your Manners to Work Day
