Why does culture matter? Most people hear about culture and immediately think about behaviors—a list of do’s and don’ts by culture and country. For example, one might think about bowing in Japan or knowing which gestures to avoid in countries around the world. And while gestures and
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Are you trying to manage working from home? Due to COVID-19, people everywhere are being advised to stay at home and wait until things are under control. These are uncertain times, and it can be overwhelming to have to rethink your business strategies in a shifting
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Visit Atma Insights to learn more about business practices and culture in China. Xin Nian Hao In China, most people wish each other "Xin Nian Kuai Le," which means Happy New Year. Among family and close friends, people use the shorter version, "Xin Nian Hao." These are
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On a daily basis, there’s regular media references to trade, global economies, emerging markets, BRICS – and now CIVETS and the Next Eleven. There’s continuous debate whether the category of emerging markets is even valid anymore, and yet, BRICS, CIVETS, Next Eleven and emerging markets
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Culture Applied: Practical Realities of Global Staffing & Local Culture Issues of discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, and lifestyle continue to dominate our political, social, and corporate conversations. Most companies have detailed official staffing and employee policies against discrimination in any form. But how do firms
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