Impact of Culture Shock
Culture shock, a natural state of psychological and physical disorientation that can occur when living and working in a new culture, can have a huge impact on international business if not recognised...
View ArticleComing Home: The Hidden Challenges of Repatriation
The thought of returning home after an international assignment usually creates a variety of mixed emotions for international assignees. The excitement of seeing family and friends, anxiety about how...
View ArticleInternational Assignments – Understanding the Impact of Reverse Culture Shock
‘Culture shock’ is a widely tackled issue in cross cultural and intercultural training programs as it can have a huge impact on the international business community. In its broadest sense most people...
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Understanding the World of ‘Third Culture Kids’
What do Yoko Ono, Carlos Fuente and Barack Obama all have in common? A shared cultural identity based on similar upbringings: they are Third Culture Kids. Third Culture Kids spend their developmental...
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Living and Working in Germany: Bavaria and its Uniqueness
Every September and October Munich becomes the centre of attention, especially for those who count themselves as beer lovers. In the month of September the mayor of the city taps the first keg of beer...
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Forward, Believe in America – Living and Working in the US during the 2012...
With less than a day to go until the US Election Day, the race between current president Barack Obama and his opponent Mitt Romney is neck and neck. With the three presidential debates completed, the...
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Movember – What’s in a beard?
The time has come once again when men around the world take a break from their clean shaven faces and for one month pursue the growing and grooming of that beloved form of facial hair, the moustache....
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The Challenges of Living and Working in Inland China
Although China’s 2008 Labour Contract Law seemed to make western investments less profitable at the time, the economic development of the country still generates new and attractive opportunities....
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