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CAI Interviewed on MoveMinds: A Talent Mobility Podcast
Cultural Awareness International (CAI) was pleased to have Oksana Ellalasingham, Manager of Global Destination Services, participate as a subject matter expert on an episode of the Propelling Mobility podcast, moderated by Laura Levenson, Global Practice Leader-Advisory Services Group, with Weichert Workforce Mobility. On the podcast, Oksana and Laura discuss the critical role that Destination Services […]
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Is That a “Yes-Yes” or a “Yes-No”?
Many communication exchanges seem simple enough. You state a question clearly and succinctly, “Will the reports be finished by Friday?” and the answer comes back swiftly, “Yes.” Then, you sit empty-handed in your office on Friday afternoon, playing these eight words over and over in your mind, with confusion and frustration mounting at some of […]
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Combating Unconscious Bias to Build a Balanced Workforce
On March 8, 2019, we reflect on the progress that women have made in society, in schools, and in the workforce and the progress that still needs to be made to ensure an equal society for women around the world. The theme of International Women’s Day this year is #BalanceforBetter, aiming for gender equality in […]
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Shhhh…Silence Across Cultures
Silence can speak volumes, but what it says is different across cultures. Just as shared language does not imply shared meaning, shared silence does not either. Silence can be full of significance, answers, or nothing at all. It is a critical tool that impacts the rhythm of communication and its myriad implications are worth considering in […]
Ramadan Mubarak from our CAI Family
The Holy month of Ramadan is observed by about 1.6 billion Muslims all over the world. Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is a very special time in Islam. The holy book of Quran was revealed to Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) during the month of Ramadan, hence the month is known […]
How Cultural Differences Impact Getting Global Results in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Why are national solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic so different? And what makes some approaches more successful than others? National and regional cultural differences are key factors that are often overlooked. By looking through four key national and regional cultural lenses, we can gain new insights into why countries are fighting the pandemic differently and […]