A natural progression of working from home has been more screen time with our global colleagues. We gain many benefits from interacting with cross-cultural virtual teams. Companies taking advantage of talent around the globe form heterogeneous teams with varying perspectives. When managed well, these differences inject creativity and innovation into even the most complex problems. […] Continue reading… from The Rise of Virtual Cultural Awareness
Here in the U.S., recent political events in the midst of a pandemic have us consuming ever more information on our screens. It has made us all hungry for good information. By good information, I mean information that is well-researched, fact-based, and clearly written. Good information in business improves decision making, enhances efficiency and provides an advantage to […] Continue reading… from Why is good information more important than ever?
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
