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Eye contact, although seemingly a simple element of non-verbal communication, is in fact a complex phenomenon that can differ significantly between cultures. In today’s globalized world, understanding these differences becomes crucial both in business and everyday life. Let’s take a closer look at how different cultures perceive and use eye contact. Eye Contact in Western […]
Organizational culture is the foundation of every enterprise’s operation, influencing how employees perceive time, perform tasks, and build relationships. One of the key aspects of organizational culture is the approach to time, which anthropologist Edward T. Hall divided into two main types: monochronic and polychronic cultures. Understanding these concepts is essential for effective management in […]
In today’s globalized business world, understanding cultural differences is a key element of effective international communication. One of the most influential theoretical models in this area is the concept of high-context and low-context cultures, developed by American anthropologist Edward T. Hall in the 1970s. This model offers a valuable tool for analyzing and interpreting communication […]
Long-term vs. short-term orientation, one of the six cultural dimensions defined by Geert Hofstede, has a significant impact on organizational behavior, business strategies, and social development. This fascinating cultural aspect reflects how different societies perceive time and plan for the future, with deep implications for international business and cross-cultural management. Introduction The concept of long-term […]
The uncertainty avoidance culture (UA) is one of the key concepts in Geert Hofstede’s cultural model, playing a significant role in analyzing cultural differences. This article provides an in-depth discussion of this concept, based on scientific research and practical examples illustrating the impact of uncertainty avoidance on social, organizational, and business behaviors. What is Uncertainty […]
The masculinity-femininity dimension, one of the six cultural dimensions defined by Geert Hofstede, has a significant impact on organizational culture and workplace behavior. Although this concept is controversial, it provides valuable insights into the values and goals dominant in various cultures and organizations. Introduction to Hofstede’s Masculinity-Femininity Dimension Geert Hofstede, a Dutch sociologist, defined the […]

Statistics

41% of children might have a learning difference, with 24% diagnosed and another 17% suspected by parents.
- Learnfully Neurodiversity Report 2022.
he higher the job level, the lower the percentage of women: 75.1 percent for admin (the lowest job level) and 54.8 percent for senior.
- A Diversity Report for the Advertising/Marketing Industry 2021
For 62% of tech jobs, companies offer men higher salaries than women.
- Women In Tech Statistics for 2024, Komron Rahmonbek.
58% of women report seeing a positive shift in their industry’s view on female professionals in the past five years.
- Women in manufacturing 2021.

Insights

Psychologist Kurt Lewin made a simple comparison of the two types of cultures. He compared them to two fruits: coconut and peach. The coconut is hard on the outside but sweet and soft on the inside. The peach, meanwhile, is soft and sweet on the outside, but has a hard pit. It is difficult to […]
“We are an experienced team, we’ve been around the proverbial black a few times. We have our own opinions and we can cooperate. Meanwhile, the new boss comes in and immediately tells us what to do. When we call him out on this, he turns red and the atmosphere sours. Everyone is agitated.” There’s nothing […]
A new person join a team – and it’s the boss. They are completely untrustworthy. They have to ask about everything and don’t appear to have a plan. “After all, they should know everything and lead us along the right path. How can you feel secure with such a leader? These meetings where he invites […]

Quotes

Make sure to communicate your idea quickly and keep it straight to the point
- Paul Bailey
As long as there is communication, everything can be solved
- Robert Trujillo
I think we all have empathy. We may not have enough courage to display it
- Maya Angelou
Human morality is unthinkable without empathy
- Frans de Waal

Trivia

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Agreeableness helps with transformation
Features of the so-called big five correlate with different skills. For example, a high level agreeableness is a trait of transformational leaders. They are leaders who try to sell the vision to the rest of the team and thus create commitment and readiness for change, rather than buy or force this readiness.
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Forty years have passed…
The first model of the big five, i.e. describing personality with five factors, was created in 1961. Its authors were Ernest Tupes and Raymond Cristal. Unfortunately, few people were interested in it until the 1980s. OCEAN, the big five, is now a full grown adult 🙂
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What determines the validity of a psychometric test?
It is believed that a valid psychometric test is one that meets three standards: content validity, criterion validity, and theoretical validity. In a nutshell, content validity is the answer to the question of whether the questions correspond to the behavior that describes the feature we want to measure. In the case of a sense of […]

Benefits

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An essential solution for companies working remotely and hybrid.
More than 74% of American companies use a permanent hybrid work model or intend to implement it. This trend is on the rise regardless of location when it comes to desk jobs, which globally account for 20% of employees. In this new reality, online communication dominates, where one can no longer (or to a much […]
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More effective communication in chat conversations.
Chat is becoming an increasingly popular communication channel in business. Tech companies that adapt solutions such as Slack or Discord are at the forefront here in particular. Other industries are dominated by more business-related communication platforms such as Teams. Em can provide advice across all of these channels, making sure good conversations can continue across […]
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Better email communication.
16% of managers prefer email interactions because they feel uncomfortable communicating face-to-face. 30% of medium-sized companies primarily use email to communicate. Taking this into account, the ability to communicate properly in this channel is crucial. That’s why Em gives you tips about how to better communicate with others in Outlook and Gmail.
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