The human face is a trusty map when navigating the landscape of everyday affairs. Mostly, we are very skilled at using it. We can detect someone’s joy. We can sense another’s disenchantment. We can ...

“My spouse and I come from different cultural backgrounds, with different perspectives, upbringings, and experiences. We love each other, but our biggest cultural divide is how we communicate. Since ...

We all have an internal list of those we still don't understand, let alone appreciate. We all have biases, even prejudices, toward specific groups. In our workshops we ask people to gather in pairs ...

A 2022 Gallup study discovered that disengaged employees in organizations cost the world an astounding $8.8 trillion in lost productivity. Conversely, the same study found that teams who are more ...

One of the benefits companies find when embracing remote work models is a sudden expansion of the available workforce. When a physical location is no longer a limiting factor, hiring teams can seek ...

Culture may or may not be a relevant factor in intercultural communications for people globally. In this study, Professor Stadler from Doshisha University examines the relevance of intercultural ...

Every generation is defined, at least in part, by the significant cultural and economic events experienced during their early lives. Today’s young people, Generation Z, are still navigating the ...

Differences in culture contribute to the rich vibrancy of America's own unique culture. These differences can present challenges in the workplace, however. People's communication styles and ways of ...

It is imperative for organizations to support diversity and acknowledge individuals’ differences in order to foster better morale, promote creativity and innovations, improve decision making, and ...

Cultural Differences and Communication Problems With International Business. Both large and small businesses often have a global reach. If you have foreign clients, purchase raw materials abroad or ...