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13 Ways to Break Down Silos in the Workplace And Boost Collaboration

By: Paola Pascual on September 8, 2022

An organization can’t be agile and siloed at the same time. Workplace silos ruin trust, hinder collaboration, and cost money. Yet only 19% of employees in the U.S. report that they’re satisfied with cooperation between their department and others, according to recent Gallup research. And a Slack Future of Work Study found that nearly one […]

There’s a Strong Business Case For Diversity and Multicultural Teams. Here’s Why

By: Paola Pascual on August 29, 2022

The benefits of having a diverse workforce are well-documented: increased innovation, increased creativity, and problem-solving skills, better decision making, higher employee retention rates—the list goes on. And yet, despite the proven benefits of having teams that are more racially and ethnically diverse, we still struggle to make room (truly) for people from different backgrounds in […]

How To Manage Diversity and Inclusion in The Workplace

By: Paola Pascual on August 24, 2022

Diversity and inclusion, if managed correctly, provide a competitive advantage. Greater returns to shareholders, employee retention, and higher innovation revenues are some of the benefits of workplace diversity -and yet, according to Glassdoor, 57% of employees think their company should be doing more to increase diversity among its workforce.

A Quick Guide To Asking Better Questions In Cross Cultural Workplaces

By: Paola Pascual on August 2, 2022

“Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers.” — Voltaire If you ask any of my friends what phrase defines me, that is “I’ve got a question!” I love asking lots of questions -as much as listening to what others ask. If you pay close attention, you will soon realize that asking […]

The Best Way to Say Goodbye Has 3 Quick Steps

By: Paola Pascual on July 12, 2022

What is the best way to say goodbye? If the conversation has gone too long, or you just need to leave, here are some great ways to end a conversation and say goodbye in a polite way. Ending a conversation politely is sometimes not easy. How do you put an end to small talk with […]

3 Key Steps In Defining Impact In Learning and Development

By: Paola Pascual on June 29, 2022

Organizations now rely more heavily than ever on their Learning and Development departments to upskill the workforce and prepare them for the future of work. The L&D function, however, has been spread thin as budgets are cut, business demands get more challenging, and the need to demonstrate the ROI of their programs becomes more pressing.

How to Speak English Fluently: Learn 15 Powerful Tips and Tricks

By: Paola Pascual on June 20, 2022

Learning how to speak fluent English is one of the main goals for most English learners. Fluency is the ability to speak smoothly and freely. It’s that moment when things ‘click’ and you don’t need to pause and think about the pronunciation, grammar, or vocabulary to communicate effectively. If you still don’t feel confident after […]

19 Delicious Food Idioms You’ll Hear At Work

By: Paola Pascual on June 3, 2022

It’s hard to join a business meeting and not hear an idiom. In this post, we’ve collected common food idioms that we hear at work often. Before you keep reading, do this little game. Listen to the podcast episode above and pay attention to the short story at the beginning. The goal is for you […]

8 Tips On Direct Communication For Those Who Were Called Too Direct””

By: Paola Pascual on May 19, 2022

Have you ever been called “too direct”? Some people believe that ‘getting to the point’ and talking ‘without filters’ are the basis of productive conversations. For others, this may come across as rude or abrasive.

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