Overseas travel presents people with an amazing opportunity to immerse themselves in language – but a little preparation goes a long way! Our team member shares some of the language learning opportunities that come with travel.
In this article, we look ahead to what 2020 has in store for HR – from the growing impact of technology and HR analytics to the importance of enhancing employee experience and making work more meaningful.
Every month this year, we will be sharing some useful information about the key dates in your HR diary for the month ahead. This January, we look at Christmas celebrations in Coptic and Eastern Orthodox traditions, as well as Chinese and Vietnamese New Year celebrations. We even enjoy a ‘wee dram’ of whisky with Scottish national treasure – poet Robert Burns.
Language skills can open some unexpected doors in business – but how might they impact your next holidays too? Do you really need to have some language dexterity, or can you get away with bluffing your way through your trip? One of our team members shares her experiences in South America, where her best-laid plans to learn some Spanish before the trip went awry…
If you are looking ahead to meeting and travel plans for 2020, it might help to get familiar with some significant cultural events that could influence your overseas schedule. In this article, we scan the key cultural, religious and community-focused events coming up around the world in 2020 so that you can plan ahead with confidence.
One of our teachers has been reflecting on how her experience of Christmas has evolved over the years as she’s crisscrossed through cultures. And she provides some advice on how to navigate the integration of multiple traditions.