“Putting people first and embracing differences has always been the cornerstone to our success.” Arne Sorenson, President and CEO, Marriott International As the world becomes more and more interconnected, we see a… read more →
Have you ever felt tension in a working relationship, but couldn’t put a finger on exactly why? This is often what rifts between individualist and collectivist cultures feel like. They… read more →
Summer isn’t here yet (that would be June 21st) but I’m already in the market for a new shoe. I’ve got a few road races planned and am going to… read more →
It’s an exciting time in the business. Your recent growth has meant you have a need to hire several new developers, so you’re sitting down with your HR manager to… read more →
You’ve probably felt it at your workplace. If you teach, almost certainly in your classroom. And maybe even in your marriage. Person A issues a blunt challenge or makes an unrealistic… read more →
Last month, we kicked off a series called “Navigating Cultural Differences” with an overview of a book called “Foreign to Familiar” by Sarah Lanier. You can find last month’s newsletter… read more →
Angeline Unnata, based in South India, has been working on behalf of Twassistant with Missio Nexus, a prominent faith-based American charity, since August 2013. Starting with email handling and scheduling… read more →
The world is getting smaller as more people travel, immigrate, and connect between cultures. While these interactions are blurring borders, deeply rooted cultural identities are still alive and well, causing… read more →
Faith Ciasico was connected with Springfree Trampoline as a virtual assistant in September 2014 and has been working full-time with the Canadian head office ever since. Springfree Trampoline is the… read more →