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June 2008 Newsletter

Culture and Diversity: Managing Generation Y

Generation Y, born in the early 1980s to mid 90s, are generally tech-savvy, confident, respectful of diversity, and committed to civic duty. They have a great deal to offer as employees and whether or not you like their style, they are the future workforce. Companies that have the knowledge and action plans for the best ways to attract and retain Gen Y workers will have a strong competitive advantage. What do Gen Y want in a workplace? [Read More]

Workplace Communication:
Performance Feedback Across Cultures

How does culture influence how one gives and receives performance feedback? Feedback is not one-size-fits-all. Managers who don't adjust their feedback for the individual but say, "That's just the way I communicate. They know what I mean," may be missing opportunities to build trust and have their message and goals received and understood. [Read More]

Tips For Foreign-Born Workers
"Selling Yourself"

America is a sales and marketing culture. This applies not only to service, products and brands, but to individuals as well. The ability to promote yourself in the workplace becomes increasingly valuable in economic hard times, when jobs are being cut and managers need to decide whom to keep and whom to let go. If you want to get ahead in the workplace or make a strong impression in a job interview, you need to know how to sell yourself. And you need to feel comfortable doing it. [Read More]