Like almost everything else, the idea of “giving back” varies across cultures. The Charities Aid Foundation World Giving Index looks at how and why people around the world give to charity based on data from 139 countries, which represents an incredible 95% of the world’s population.
The United States and Canada are two of the most similar cultures in the world. Yet, there are also many critical differences. Let’s take a look at why Canadian Thanksgiving and American Thanksgiving take place on different days.
Americans learn, largely through their educational system, to get ahead by speaking up, standing out, and ultimately cultivating a strong identity rooted in individualism. These same values carry over into the workplace.
In 2018, Cultural Mixology Turned 10. (We can’t believe it either!) In honor of our 10th birthday, we went back to the archives to find 10 of our favorite reasons why #culturematters.
When expanding internationally, it’s important to be mindful of the different business cultures you may encounter. Check out the tips Cultural Mixology shared on international phone etiquette for business.
As many people prepare to head on vacation or take time off to spend with family and friends, we thought it would be interesting to share how paid vacation days and holidays stack up in different countries.
Managing a multigenerational workplace has come to the forefront of many project management discussions about organizational success. “Generational competence” is a key leadership skill in a Project Manager’s toolbox.
In honor of Mother’s Day coming up in many countries around the world, what better country to focus on than Mexico. Here, the mother (madre in Spanish) is sacred and plays an integral and complex role in culture and language.
