We’re quickly approaching a time where the workplace is made up of up to 5 generations of employees, plenty of career-women and employees from all over the world. The dynamics are shifting and it means that the inability to embrace diversity could limit professional growth at every level. While you may think that the young …
There is strength in diversity, and while it is still not perfect, it is this very trait that allows us to immediately pick up on the differences and similarities between people of different backgrounds. It allows us to be open and more accepting of differences, and use similarities to strengthen bonds, integrate with and live …
While a country may have its unique culture, practices and idiosyncrasies, and the desire to fit in with her society as a new citizen may be strong, that’s no reason for you to be throwing away what your homeland had first taught you as you were growing up. This applies to anybody who has ever …
Becoming a citizen of another country does not mean abandoning your roots Read More »
When faced with an individual who is from another country (and thus is of a different culture), what flashes through your mind? Do you think, “Oh man, another foreigner to deal with”, or does your interest pique as you think of all the questions you could possibly ask him or her, so that your knowledge …
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Expanding a business beyond local shores requires leaders to also expand their knowledge beyond localised business practices and strategies. What’s most critical before the business strategies start bouncing off the meeting room walls is to gain the respect and understanding from the brand new team of employees who are culturally different from you. Get them …
Cultural Diversity is now apparent everywhere you go. Gone are the days when it was normal and acceptable for people to think of the “newcomer from X country” as an alien, and openly make them feel like an animal at the zoo. Try doing that now, and you’d be criticised for being discriminatory. The workplace …
Not an official language, but you could get lost without it! Come join and learn Singlish. Don’t say we bo jio you ! About this Event Event Summary Not an official language, but you could get lost without it! Almost all Singaporeans understand English. They do, however, have an adorable tendency to insert some …
Japanese cuisine is known around the world as being fresh, healthy and full of flavour. Why not try your hand at making some maki-sushi? About this Event What we’ll do Roll your own maki-sushi, Salmon Maki , Uramaki, and more! Learn the technique to rolling your own sushi in this hands-on class! ****地元と交流したい、日本の文化を教えたい、サポートしたい方、興味がある方、大歓迎です！皆様からのご応募お待ちしております*** About …
****地元と交流したい、日本語を教えたい、サポートしたい方、興味がある方、大歓迎です！皆様からのご応募お待ちしております*** “A traveler without observation,” said Persian poet Saadi, “is a bird without wings.” The same can be said of a foreign traveler doing business or working in a foreign country. Observing another culture’s etiquette opens doors to more successful communications. This is of particular importance when doing business or working in Japan, where cultural …
Exploring Japanese Workplace Culture 日本ビジネスカルチャーの紹介 Read More »
****地元と交流したい、日本語を教えたい、サポートしたい方、興味がある方、大歓迎です！皆様からのご応募お待ちしております*** Railways of Japan is one of your best friends when traveling around Japan.You will find traveling by train incredibly quiet, fluid, and well-organised. To achieve this, passengers follow cultural practices such as queuing and special seats. If you’re already researched how to get a Japanese host family, the next step is to get some …
Japan Public Transport & Home Ettiquette 日本公共交通＆ホームマナー Read More »
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