human resources

The Art of Apologizing Effectively Across Cultures

By: TalaeraTalks on February 2, 2023

We all make mistakes. Nobody is perfect, and we all need to apologize at some point in our lives. Apologizing is important because it shows that you take responsibility for your actions and recognize that you have affected someone else negatively. However, apologizing helps repair damaged relationships, establish (and re-establish) trust, and reduce conflict. […]

How To Make The Most Of Your L&D Training Budget Before It’s Too Late

By: Paola Pascual on November 17, 2022

It’s that time of year again when HR and L&D teams around the world start thinking about how to make the most of their learning and development training budgets. With so many options and providers out there, it can be hard to know where to start. And with budgets being tighter than ever, it’s more […]

How To Unlock Self-Directed Learning According To L&D Expert

By: TalaeraTalks on November 8, 2022

Listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Buzzsprout. There is no one theory or model of adult learning that explains everything we know about adult learners, the contexts where learning takes place, and the process of learning itself. What we do have is a mosaic of theories, models, sets of […]

The Key To Agreeing And Disagreeing Effectively Across Cultures

By: TalaeraTalks on October 26, 2022

Agreeing and disagreeing are a fundamental part of collaboration. Learning how to do it effectively without offending anyone gets more difficult when you are interacting across cultures. Whether you need to improve your English for work or for your personal lives, this post will provide you with a wide range of tools –phrases, frameworks, strategies, […]

High-Context Cultures – Avoid Misunderstandings And Build Stronger Relationships

By: TalaeraTalks on October 11, 2022

Not understanding the differences between high- and low-context cultures can lead to serious misunderstandings at work. In this post, you will learn the different communication styles between high-context and low-context cultures and you will get some (super) easy to apply strategies to make sure collaboration across cultures is smooth as silk.

10 Effective Ways to Increase Your Cultural Intelligence (CQ)

By: TalaeraTalks on September 13, 2022

In our increasingly globalized and connected world, the ability to work effectively across cultures is more crucial than ever. But what exactly does this entail? In this episode, we delve into the concept of Cultural Intelligence (CQ) and its role in navigating the challenges of working in a cross-cultural environment.

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.

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