November 2008 newsletter
Culture and Diversity
Religion at Work
Managing religion at work encompasses more than knowing who observes which holidays. Religious beliefs can influence dietary restrictions, choice of clothing and hair style, as well as what behaviors and language are and are not acceptable. The wide variety of religious beliefs and practices provide plenty of opportunity for disagreement and conflict in a workplace. What limits and rights can an employee expect on religion in the workplace? [read more]
Workplace Communication
Business Writing Quick and Easy
Does writing take up more of your time than you would like? Do you dread having to write letters and memos that are more than a few sentences? Although they seem obvious and simple, these 5 steps will have you dashing off correspondence in no time at all [read more]
Tips for Foreign-Born Workers
Understanding Americans Through Idioms
Idioms can tell you a lot about culture, values, behaviors, and temperament of the people. For example, in Japan they say “the nail that sticks up gets hammered down” and in the US “the squeaky wheel gets the oil” --two very different views on self-promotion. Although not all Americans think and act the same, these 13 idioms show that Americans are assertive, time conscious, hard working and impetuous. [read more]
