Hybrid Work As a Jumpstart for Building Cross-Cultural Trust Until Corona, multinational companies worked remotely in offices spread throughout various countries. Due to that format, they emphasized meeting in person at least a few times a year, but the daily…
Basic Hebrew Phrases and Slang You Should Know in Israel It’s valuable for expats and immigrants to learn their host country’s language, for the sake of: Breaking the ice Understanding the local culture Being respected by people Building relationships In…
Amir Salihefendic, founder and CEO of Doist – the makers of Todoist and Twist, holds that remote work is the future, but adds that "asynchronous communication" is an even more important factor in team productivity, whether your team is remote…
“Every time we withhold something from others, we rob ourselves and our colleagues of small moments of learning.… [and] we won’t innovate...” (Amy Edmondson; see also https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhoLuui9gX8) Researchers around the world have found that diversity greatly impacts their organizations'…
The Netflix series Emily in Paris follows Emily, a young American woman, who moves to Paris for a job opportunity. In this comedy-drama streaming series, we can vicariously enjoy the modern fashions and fine French cuisine. We embark on a fantasy film experience that…
Working with Israelis? Here are 5 tips to remember…. Quora is a website where questions are asked and answered by its community of users. A man who works in Silicon Valley asked, “Why are Israeli people so hard to work…
Cultural research depends on generalizations, and in many aspects ultra-Orthodox Jews do not fit the overall Israeli cultural mold. Read more about the “Diversity Among Israelis” in my blog on The Times of Israel: https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/diversity-among-israelis/
In these days I see the main Israeli business culture characteristics coming into play and being strongly reflected in the way Israelis are behaving and thinking during the coronavirus outbreak. Here are some examples of how Israelis are, among other…
Improving The Virtual Workplace Amidst The Coronavirus: An Israeli Perspective As international borders become blocked off and the labor force is compelled to work from home, how can we keep our businesses afloat? And how…
8 Practical Tips for Israelis Working with People from Other Cultures Two ears, one mouth The power of word Early is on time Manage meetings like a pro Strategy before action Disagree and commit Be humble Outside perspectives Click on…