The first day of work is intimidating for anyone. Learning a new culture, making friends, and finding your place is challenging. In a virtual context, it can be less intimidating… read more →
Looking Back We’ve been exploring some cultural differences in the past few blogs – comparing the characteristics of “hot-climate cultures” to “cold-climate cultures”. Previously, we’ve looked at relationship versus task… read more →
In a short span of 5-6 years, social media has become an undeniable presence both in our business and our personal lives. Despite the potential of such a platform, most… read more →
Working from home is great. I get the freedom and flexibility to balance and structure my own schedule. But working from home also means that sometimes I need to fix… read more →
These might be familiar situations: You’re in a meeting with your executives trying to develop a new plan to market your new service. Or you’re working with your virtual team members on… read more →
Shahedur, or “Rishat” as I call him, has been with us for about 4 months. He has become a versatile employee and an invaluable colleague of mine. Clients have given… read more →
The rapid growth of technology and advancement of the World Wide Web opened boundless opportunities and possibilities to people around the globe. This aspect of modernization not only improved and… read more →
“The World is Flat.” Thomas Friedman made that groundbreaking statement in his book by the same name. He makes the point that “the global competitive playing field is being leveled.”… 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 →