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Saint Nicholas – The Original Father Christmas
In the run up to global Christmas festivities, the feast of Saint Nicholas can sometimes get overlooked but in some countries it’s even more important than Christmas Day. The way this holiday is...
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Christmas Carols around the World
With Christmas just around the corner it’s time to ‘jingle bells’ and ‘deck the halls with holly’. This festive period comes with different trimmings around the world, but there is one tradition that...
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Fortune Favours the Brave, but Global Leaders Need to Prepare
As international companies face steadily increasing challenges from players in emerging economies, how can they ensure that they remain competitive? “Looking beyond the obvious: Globalization and new...
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Holi Cultural Festival Celebrations around the World
As winter comes to an end and the month of March begins, excitement and anticipation is brought to the Hindu population of India; this is when the Holi festival starts. The word ‘Holi’ derives from the...
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The Challenges of Living and Working in Inland China
Although China’s 2008 Labour Contract Law seemed to make western investments less profitable at the time, the economic development of the country still generates new and attractive opportunities....
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“Fear and Trembling” – Tips for Doing Business in Japan
Every culture has its own codes, values and work methods. These characteristics, which are often completely different from one culture to another, can create difficulties and misunderstandings which...
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Why Gender Matters when Doing Business in Germany
According to statistics provided by the European Commission, the percentage of women in leadership positions is only 13% in the 30 companies listed on the German stock index. The fact that the majority...
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Do You Have What it Takes to be a Global Player?
The global marketplace is an extremely competitive world where intercultural skills are no longer just an advantage but a requirement. As companies increasingly ask their employees to work on a global...
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A Question of Happiness – The Case of Germany
According to the World Database of Happiness the average level of happiness of most European countries increased throughout the last decades. People in Germany, however, are less satisfied with their...
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The Future of International Working – Generation Y
Baby boomers, Generation X, the Millennial Generation – these are all terms used to describe specific generations within society. Baby boomers were born during the post-World War II baby boom. The term...
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Survey Finds Future Leaders Need Language and Cross Cultural Skills
As the business world continues to globalise and the current generation of leaders starts to retire, organisations are presented with an opportunity to assess the leadership skills their new leaders...
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The Expat Partner: Losing Identity or Gaining a New One?
The severity of culture shock on expats who relocate internationally for work, and their need for support to adapt, should never be underestimated. Sometimes, these expats are offered cultural...
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Managing Culture in Cross-Border M&As
During the last decade or more, the corporate world has witnessed a significant rise in the number of cross border mergers and acquisitions. The aim of these often complex integrations is to provide...
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