“To the art of working well a civilized race would add the art of playing well.” George Santayana American philosopher 1863–1952 Recently I came across a blog post about fun deprivation. Is this really true? I do believe that cultures all over the world are suffering from too little fun. The pace of life has increased, technology […] Continue reading… from Are we play deprived?
Do you have colleagues traveling for work or moving to another country? Is your sales force traversing across continents? Entering a new international market can be a nerve-wracking proposition for even the most seasoned businessperson. How can you and your team avoid offending foreign business partners? Consider discussing etiquette. Booking.com’s recent research showed that 62% […] Continue reading… from Culture anyone?
Fiestas and performing arts are important parts of life in Spain. _________ is in a class by itself and is considered to reflect the soul of Spain. Flamenco Jai-alai Bull fighting A musical production Click here for the answer! […] Continue reading… from How do they celebrate fiestas in Spain?
Are you involved with your company’s global mobility program and the many moving parts that go with handling successful international relocations? Busy mobility professionals know that it’s easy for small details to pass unnoticed until things stop running smoothly, especially with all the juggling of local security, healthcare, tax, visas, benefits, and insurance. One of the […] Continue reading… from Don’t lose track of the small details!
There is no doubt about it – international assignment experience is a boon to anyone’s resume. The numbers show that only about 20% of international assignees are women, yet the percentage of interested parties is almost equal for both men and women. In many companies, going on international assignment and having extensive international experience is […] Continue reading… from Let’s get moving!
Dutch cuisine highlights hearty dishes. On special occasions, the Dutch serve ________ as a cocktail snack before dinner? Stamppot Zuurkool met spek en worst Gerootke paling Uitsmijter Click here for the answer! […] Continue reading… from What’s served on special occasions in Holland?
Standing in front of a table of appetizers at a recent party in New York, I was surprised by the look the hostess gave me as I grabbed a chip and scooped up some dip. It wasn’t until sometime later when I was showing a client our article on personal conduct in Brazil that I spotted […] Continue reading… from Have you committed these faux pas?
Nearly all assignees and global road warriors experience times of extreme fatigue, exhaustion, and feelings of hopelessness from time to time. Some common symptoms include anxiety disorders and depression, which can be a result of bombardment with a series of changes in quick succession and little time to process these changes. According to the World […] Continue reading… from Expat Fatigue is Real
In Brunei, the Chinese New Year is the most important festival for the Brunei Chinese community. Pesta Tanglung, or ___________ is the name of the last night of the New Year. A. The Dragon Festival B. The Lantern Festival C. The Flowers Festival D. None of the above Click here for the answer! […] Continue reading… from What’s different about the Chinese New Year in Brunei?
