by Jamie | May 2, 2023 | The Cultural Insider
Cinco de Mayo has taken off in the United States as a fun time to get together, party, eat tacos, and drink margaritas. How much do you know about the Mexican holiday’s origins and traditions though? Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Battle of Puebla, the Mexican...
by Jamie | Mar 3, 2023 | The Cultural Insider
Have you ever heard of a holiday that revolves around dolls? If not, then you need to know about Hinamatsuri – the annual Japanese festival also known as Girls’ Day. The name Hinamatsuri is a combination of the word hina, which refers to the special dolls...
by Jamie | Feb 2, 2023 | The Cultural Insider
Do you know what Nestlé, Logitech, and Novartis all have in common? They are all Swiss founded and based! With a culture of punctuality and efficiency, many top businesses and brands flourish in Switzerland. It’s no surprise that it’s a highly sought after...
by Jamie | Jan 3, 2023 | The Cultural Insider
Happy New Year! With the new year comes the chance to celebrate with loved ones and set goals for the rest of the year. The importance of the start of a year inspires diverse new year’s traditions around the world. Some customs revolve around food. For example, the...
by Jamie | Nov 16, 2022 | Events
Are you looking to raise your cultural self-awareness and demystify some U.S. career curiosities? While global experience may get you a seat at the table, “thinking globally and acting locally” is what will help you succeed. If you are looking to land a job or...
by Jamie | Nov 1, 2022 | The Cultural Insider
Ooh la la! We often think of French as the beautiful and romantic language of poetry and literature. While it is all of that (and more!) it’s also important to be familiar with the colloquialisms and slang that can help us in our everyday communication. Here are...
by Jamie | Oct 6, 2022 | The Cultural Insider
Boo! While Halloween is officially on October 31st, the celebrations often start as early as September and continue throughout the spooky season. The holiday has origins in Europe and though it is becoming increasingly popular there, in the U.S. the levels of...
by Jamie | Sep 8, 2022 | The Cultural Insider
On September 18th, 1810, Chile officially began its fight for independence from Spain. Now referred to as “dieciocho” (meaning eighteen) by Chileans, the holiday is a time to commemorate the Chileans who fought for independence and celebrate the country’s...
by Jamie | Aug 4, 2022 | The Cultural Insider
Losing one’s baby teeth is an exciting event for a child. It is not only a tangible sign of growing up, but it also comes with different traditions that allow the family and the child to celebrate the milestone. As you might imagine, these baby teeth celebrations...
by Jamie | Jul 11, 2022 | Articles
A new hire on your team makes substantially more than you. Here’s how to make sure you’re paid fairly. The Great Resignation has caused an unprecedented demand for workers and has raised hiring offers. If employees learn they make less than new hires who perform...
