While we talk a lot about how to be diverse and how to get yourself heard in a business setting, it’s important to stop and consider the question – are you actively listening to what others have to say?
Read more →This blog discusses a lot about diversity and how to embrace cultural differences effectively to make for a harmonious business setting both for employees and customers alike. While this is of course very important in our everyday lives, cultural diversity plays an even bigger role during the holiday season. With the holiday season upon...
Read more →When most of us think of the word diversity, people whose ethnic or religious backgrounds come from other countries come to mind. So to be a diverse company, you need to have employees who are from other countries or cultures, right? Wrong! We have so much diversity among people right here in the U.S....
Read more →Have you ever worked in a group or team? How did the team function? What was the demographic makeup of the team, and how did you all get along? Creating an effective work team is by no means a simple task, and can involve getting the right group of people together, setting appropriate goals,...
Read more →Originally published on the Chamber of Commerce website. Is your business expanding internationally? You’ve probably heard the term globalization in the news lately, as business leaders stress the importance of global markets for domestic companies. Especially for small to medium enterprises, the ability to tap international markets for revenue could be the essential step...
Read more →With about 1/3 of Earth’s population using the services of the internet, it’s no surprise that online cultural awareness is becoming a significant issue. As over 2 billion users surf the net, individuals from different cultures are coming together at a growing rate, and online communities are as diverse as ever. In a recent...
Read more →My last name is pronounced vee-sigh-sook (Visaisouk). How many times have these been my words upon meeting a new person or while being introduced? Quite a few. Oftentimes, having a hard-to-pronounce name is just relative to the people around you – it may be an easy name for your own culture to pronounce, but for...
Read more →“I speak with an accent or know someone who speaks with an accent.” If you live in North America, there’s a good chance this statement resonates with you. But does an accent really affect professional credibility and the ability to communicate effectively? All signs point to yes. For most North Americans and many...
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