This session serves as Part 1 of an ongoing discussion about forced labor in the supply chain, and the roles and responsibilities of international companies in monitoring working conditions. In this discussion, we will focus our discussion on the treatment of Uyghur workers in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in the People’s Republic of China.
The worldwide Corona Virus pandemic presents opportunities and risks for global organizations. It is important to follow the latest news and trends to understand the political and cultural climate.
Today’s topic is sharing tips and best practices for managing remote teams (or working for remote managers). All are welcome to join, share their experience, and learn from their peers.
This discussion focuses on how people’s work has changed in recent weeks and provides an opportunities for the community to share advice with peers on how to handle remote working.
Saint Patrick’s Day is a cherished Irish holiday that is celebrated not just at home, but by people all over the globe. It is the one day where everybody claims to be “a little bit Irish.” In preparation for the holiday, we look at some geocultural and political issues to be aware of.
This week’s call we used the theme of Unicode emojis to cover a whole range of topics, specifically geopolitical, diversity, and accessibility implications.
WIth a focus on the fashion industry and sports franchises in the United States, we take a look at how some brands are managing to avoid (or not avoid) potentially offensive/racist iconography.
When a regional crisis hits, how do international teams deal with it? How you respond during a crisis will have a lasting effect on the dynamics on your international team, and potentially on your company’s image around the world.
In today’s session, we look at the importance of names at the geopolitical and geocultural level. Names carry meaning and weight for countries and local authorities, and they can also have powerful implications for brands that are looking to succeed in local markets.