All posts tagged "culture"
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Is nationality a cultural identifier or a misnomer at work?
Imagine you are at a business event or at a social party surrounded by new people. In conversation, you find yourself curious about someone’s cultural background. You might be tempted to ask, ‘where are you...
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3 Cultural nuances to recognise when managing remotely
More often these days, we are being called on to lead, influence and navigate situations where there is more than one culture at play. Communication can be challenging at the best of times; when working...
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Why you shouldn’t be scared to hire for ‘cultural fit’
As a recruitment expert and company founder, I find many employers and employees are totally clueless when it comes to hiring for so-called cultural fit. Hiring for cultural fit is often seen as the “holy...
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How to make multicultural teams work
Today, 1 of every 5 workers in the world is part of a distributed team,* and a lot of them come from different cultures. Managers must face new challenges when dealing with people...
