American Sign Language for Corporates
American Sign Language (ASL) is a completely organised natural visual language for hearing-impaired and hard-of-hearing individuals. It is not a universal sign language, as none is, and is used mainly in North America and some parts of Canada. ASL has the same linguistic properties as spoken languages but its grammar differs from English grammar. Moreover, […]
All You Need To Know About Chinese Business Etiquette: Part 2
Learning everything about Chinese business etiquette and culture can be quite an overwhelming task but not impossible one! Here’s the second part of our Chinese Business Etiquette blog series to ease your learning of the exquisite culture. 1. Dress Code and Body Language In China, work attire is required to be conservative and modest. For […]
Top most spoken languages in the world in 2024
Learn the top most spoken languages in the world in 2024. The top most spoken languages in the world are significant within their respective areas. The most spoken languages in the world in 2024 Human communication largely depends on the use of words and the specific gestures and structures that make up a spoken language. […]
10 Surprising Ways LiveOnline Can Boost Your Teams Development
Ever thought about taking your team training online? It might sound obvious to some, but moving the traditional classroom learning online takes blood, sweat and tears (almost, literally). Not only to convince the senior level of the efficiency of the program, but also to keep your team(s) motivated to join the training and stick to […]
The True Importance of Diversity at the Workplace
What is Diversity at the Workplace? “Diversity can be defined as acknowledging, understanding, accepting, and valuing differences among people with respect to age, class, race, ethnicity, gender, disabilities, etc.” – Etsy et al. (1995) As globalization continues to grow rapidly, an increasing number of firms need to understand and accept the existence of a more […]
Business Etiquette Guidelines in the United Arab Emirates
Cultural Intelligence UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Dominika W. and Maya M. talk about the essential etiquette in conducting business in the UAE. As-salam alaikum is the customary greeting and means peace be upon you to which the reply is Wa alaikum as-salam – and upon you (be peace). Inshallah means God willing and is often […]
Navigating Language Barriers in Multinational Corporations
Multinational corporations operate in more than one country and have a lot of employees belonging to different cultures. This diversity in the workforce creates language barriers that can hinder or slow down corporate operations. What Is a Language Barrier? Before further discussion, let’s first understand what a language barrier is and what types of language […]
Not all Business Territories are Created Equal – Part 2
For many years it has been tested and proven that whenever a business is to engage in a new territory, understanding the new location, customs, expectations, acceptable practices and customer attitudes is vital to a firm’s stability and success. The business landscape can be challenging if the proper preparation is not done before entering into […]
6 Ways to Become a Better You This Year
It wouldn’t be a start to the New Year without having made some resolutions. Here are our top resolutions to keep you on track with your career. Pssst… obviously, learning a new language features on this list. Awareness – Don’t be a stick in the mud, grow! Make every day a new learning and developing […]
5 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SHOW ME 2016
The Training & Development Show ME 2016 had so much to offer, to visitors and exhibitors from unique learning methods, improved talent management solutions and many other strategic development variables. Here are our 5 most prominent takeaways from the show: 1. Online & Blended Learning is the Latest Trend It was easy to conclude through […]
