Aussies unhappy with American cultural intrusions
Australians believe the American hamburger and U.S. slang are infringing on their culture and they are "not at all pleased" about it, according to a survey released Monday. The telephone poll of 1,213...
View ArticleExpats "get the best of both worlds"
When English people move abroad, almost half (46 percent) miss traditional dishes such as bangers and mash and black pudding. More than a third (37 percent) miss their favourite TV programmes, such as...
View ArticleReport: The Standards of Linguistic Competence
The Translating and Interpreting (T&I) Program in the School of Global Studies, Social Science and Planning at RMIT University was commissioned in late 2006 by the National Accreditation Authority...
View ArticleBritish bosses see need for cultural awareness
The majority of British bosses (97 percent) taking part in a recent survey think that they should make an effort to learn about business etiquette in other countries when travelling abroad, however,...
View ArticleIntercultural workshop, SIETAR (France)
SIETAR France Saturday: January 19th, 2008 In Paris/France 9h30 - 12h30 & 14h00 -17h00 Workshop in english and in french By Roger Baumgarte, Ph.D. "Research on Cultural Variations in Close...
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2008 top 10 trends in business training
What are the top ten trends in training and human resource development that are expected to dominate in 2008? HumaNext, have devised their own unique way to arrive at the answer. They don’t use surveys...
View ArticleBody language says more than words
The survey by networking company LinkMe.com.au found 79 per cent of workers believe body language speaks louder than words, especially when it comes to interpreting the boss's directions or making...
View ArticleHighest percentage of online shopping in S. Korea
More than 85 percent of the world's online population has used the Internet to make a purchase -- increasing the market for online shopping by 40 percent in the past two years -- according to the...
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“Foreigners must learn the language before working in our country”
London, UK, 4th March 2008: Foreigners should be made to learn a country’s language before being allowed to work there. This is the sentiment recorded by over 400 respondents to an online survey. The...
View ArticleCharity calls for business leaders to take up diversity challenge
A charity that campaigns to provide a "secure base for Britain's minority ethnic communities" has called for effective leadership to promote diversity, after a poll revealed that almost nine in 10...
View ArticleContinued Stability in US $12 Billion-plus Translation Industry
The dollar is falling, but globalization presses on – with an increased demand for translation. These key facts explain why a new report from business globalization research and consulting firm Common...
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"The Importance of Cultural Knowledge for today's Warrior-Diplomats"
In conducting the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), working with coalition partners and projecting influence worldwide, the Armed Forces of the United States (U.S.) will continue to be sent to the far...
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Zurich top city for expats
European cities offer the best quality of life for expatriate staff, according to a study of more than 200 locations. The survey by Mercer, the international consultants, ranked the cities on the basis...
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Brits want to speak like the Queen
Most Britons do not like the sound of their own voices - and would like to sound like the Queen if given the chance to change the way they talk, a survey has shown. And after the Queen's, the accent...
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2008/2009 Benefits Survey for Expatriates and Globally Mobile Employees
The number of employees on international assignments has doubled over the last three years as part of the continuing trends towards globalisation, forcing employers to rethink their benefits...
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Intercultural Skills are Crucial say HR Leaders
According to a survey of more than 100 senior human resource managers, 81 percent of companies agree that international work experience is a crucial criterion for leadership in a global organization....
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Is South Africa ready for the 2010 World Cup?
South Africa is guaranteed tourism in the summer of 2010 as it plays host to the biggest sporting event in the world - the World Cup. With thousands of foreign fans coming through the airports in...
View ArticleCross-Cultural and Multicultural Marketing - A New Approach to Marketing
A number of American marketing and advertising companies have come together to start a new organization that aims to encourage cross-cultural marketing: a sign of changing directions and...
View Article4 Cross Cultural Marketing Flops you won't Forget in a Hurry
It’s time to take it international...or is it? This is my first blog as a Kwintessential employee! Exciting times are ahead as I venture from my PR and Marketing bubble, into the wonderful world of...
View ArticleCultural Awareness Lessons Learnt Living Abroad
Students and graduates, pack your bags! Studying or working abroad is not only an experience of a lifetime, the lessons you learn when you spend time in another country might benefit you later in life...
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