What should you not do in Cameroon? In Cameroon, which statement is NOT true? a. Business cards should be printed in English and French. b. Cameroon politics is always a welcome conversation starter. c. Taxis drivers are not to be tipped. d. Always greet the oldest or most important person first. Click here for the […] Continue reading… from What should you not do in Cameroon?
With 2020 now behind us, I asked some esteemed members of the global mobility community what they wish for our industry in 2021. Here’s what they had to say: Lynn Shotwell, GMS, SHRM-SCP, Worldwide ERC® President & CEO I see two silver linings in the pandemic for the mobility community: It raised the profile of […] Continue reading… from What do you wish for our industry?
Though this year may have been difficult, the best part was staying in touch with our industry friends. We wish you and your loved ones happiness and good health throughout the holiday season and in the new year. To receive your holiday greeting, please click on the photo below and don’t forget to turn up […] Continue reading… from ‘Tis the season to be grateful…
As 2020 comes to a close, it will be quite a year to remember. It’s time to focus on ourselves and self-renew to build our strength for the coming year. There is a Stephen Covey habit from his book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” which is habit #7 on self-renewal called “Sharpen the […] Continue reading… from Yes, you can!
Ukrainians do not generally celebrate their birthdays. Instead they celebrate: a. Name Day: The feast day of the saint for whom the individual is named. b. Town Day: The founding date of the town where the individual was born. c. Ancestor Day: A new baby is given the ‘birthday’ of a recently deceased ancestor. d. Family Day: The wedding […] Continue reading… from Celebrating in a different way
When the world came to a screeching halt in March, no one could imagine how our industry would change from one day to the next. Yet as we moved into the summer months, we heard through many forums how companies were dealing with their assignee population. It can be summed up best from Stephen C. […] Continue reading… from To the future and beyond
Companies with global operations and business travelers are finding new ways to deal with the potentially negative impact of the pandemic. With the rise of remote work, international business trips have been replaced with conference calls and video conferencing technology. However, technology can’t replace all global business. Functions like equipment installation, quality control on a […] Continue reading… from How to make the best of a situation
We can safely say that business during the last six months has predominately taken place over video. Communicating by video conference has become second nature for many of us, as it is now part of a daily routine and plays an increasing role in our lives. Especially with geographically dispersed teams, video conferences help to […] Continue reading… from 6 tips for video conferencing etiquette
In Brunei, which is known for the use of honorifics and titles, one should refer to Dr. David Smith as? a. Dr. Smith b. The Honorable Dr. Smith c. David Smith, the Righteous Doctor of Medicine. d. Dr. David Click here for the answer! […] Continue reading… from How do you address a doctor in Brunei?
