Culture & Language
Cross-cultural and language training is now considered essential preparation for any international assignment, benefiting both the individual and the employer. However, ‘culture shock’ – which adds to the pressure on an employee who might already be coping with the demands of a new job, and can also affect accompanying family members – may lead to assignment failure. This is disruptive for the family, and costly for the company. The up-to-the-minute international business, culture and language news in this section can help you navigate the highs and lows of corporate relocation.
Latest Culture & Language Features
Human relationships and collaboration
The 2025 Relocate and Think Global People Awards offered a vivid snapshot of the dynamic changes that are taking place in global mobility and the way that the industry is innovating and rising to the challenge.
Culture
Mini Factsheets
Introducing our new Mini Factsheet series, designed to help you incorporate global mobility into managing and supporting international teams and grow your people and organisation in new locations.
Culturally attuned leadership: the case of China
With the rise of Western businesses operating in China, and with increasing numbers of Chinese businesses operating in other parts of the globe, the focus on effective cross-cultural leadership has never been more important. Dr Sue Shortland explains.
The Importance of Home Language Maintenance
ICS London discuss why maintaining and developing students’ home language(s) is important for many reasons such as culture and identity, cognitive benefits and learning other languages.
Language
Inner Wings is flying
I was thrilled to attend the launch of the Inner Wings Advisory Council, which was held at the House of Lords and hosted by Baroness Mary Goudie with Melissa Di Donato Roos, who is the co-founder of Inner Wings and chair and CEO of Kyriba, a global fintech company. Melissa knows women in tech leadership are few and far between and is passionate about helping more women pursue STEM careers, writes Fiona Murchie.
Speaking beyond borders
Languages can give students confidence, identity and a greater understanding of each other in today’s shifting political and cultural landscape. Ledetta Asfa-Wossen reports.
ISKL: A Community Coming Together Through Language
In our increasingly interconnected world, multilingualism has become more than just a skill—it's a bridge fostering unity and understanding among diverse cultures.
